Description
Enjoy these fresh Chicken Lettuce Wraps, a quick and healthy meal option filled with tender chicken and vibrant veggies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 8 large lettuce leaves (butter or romaine)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger paste; sauté until fragrant.
- Add chopped chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink. Stir occasionally.
- Incorporate bell peppers, green onions, and water chestnuts into the skillet; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey/agave in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Spoon the filling into each lettuce leaf. Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
Notes
- Use fresh lettuce for the best texture.
- Swap ground turkey or tofu for chicken if desired.
- Add shredded carrots for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg