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Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy these flavorful and healthy chicken lettuce wraps, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 small yellow onion yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste/fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce (coconut aminos for GF)
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 0.25 cup chopped green onion (more for topping)
  • 0.5 cup diced water chestnuts
  • 1 large head butter lettuce

Toppings

  • peanuts (sriracha, green onion for topping)

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan, sauté onion until translucent.
  • Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute, then add ground chicken and cook until nearly done.
  • Whisk sesame oil, sriracha, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey; add to chicken and simmer until thickened (~5 min).
  • Stir in green onions and water chestnuts, then remove from heat.
  • Wash lettuce leaves, fill each with chicken mixture, top with peanuts, green onions, and sriracha.

Notes

Store leftovers in fridge for up to five days.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken, healthy, lettuce