Description
Make these Chicken Lettuce Wraps for a light, flavorful, and low-carb lunch. They are quick to prepare and full of fresh taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional, check carb count)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts (drained)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce (if using), sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Cook until the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped water chestnuts.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce cups.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy your fresh wraps!
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, skip the hoisin sauce or use a sugar-free alternative.
- You can substitute ground turkey for the ground chicken if you prefer.
- Wash and dry your lettuce leaves thoroughly before using them as wraps.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Low
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: High
- Cholesterol: Moderate