Description
Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a light, low-carb meal packed with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful savory sauce. These quick wraps are perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a refreshing dinner option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breast, finely chopped or ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, finely diced
- 12 large lettuce leaves (butter or iceberg)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart until fully cooked.
4. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey.
5. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
6. Add water chestnuts, carrots, and bell peppers.
7. Cook for another 2–3 minutes while keeping vegetables slightly crisp.
8. Remove from heat and stir in green onions and chili flakes.
9. Wash and dry lettuce leaves carefully.
10. Spoon chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf.
11. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ground chicken for quicker cooking.
- Keep lettuce leaves dry to maintain crisp texture.
- Adjust sweetness or saltiness by modifying sauce amounts.
- Store filling separately from lettuce for meal prep.
- Add chopped peanuts or cashews for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wraps
- Calories: 250–350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg