Description
Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and healthy meal featuring savory ground chicken cooked with garlic, ginger, and a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce, served in crisp lettuce leaves. This quick and easy recipe is low in carbs and perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound ground chicken
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup diced mushrooms
- 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
Sauce & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the finely diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Cook ground chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the diced mushrooms and chopped water chestnuts and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the mushrooms have softened.
- Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, Sriracha (if using), and honey until well combined.
- Combine sauce and filling: Pour the sauce into the skillet, stirring well to coat all the ingredients evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Finish with green onions: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sliced green onions for a fresh, bright flavor.
- Assemble wraps: Spoon the savory chicken mixture into the separated lettuce leaves and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Butter lettuce makes the best wraps due to its soft texture, but iceberg lettuce can be a crunchy alternative.
- For extra texture and color, add shredded carrots or diced bell peppers to the filling.
- Leftover filling can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
