Description
Healthy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick, low-carb, high-protein meal filled with savory chicken, crisp lettuce, and bold Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground chicken
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey or substitute
4 oz water chestnuts, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 head butter or iceberg lettuce
Salt and pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Optional: cilantro, shredded carrots, crushed peanuts
Instructions
1. Prepare all ingredients by chopping and measuring
2. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat
3. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute
4. Add ground chicken and cook until fully browned
5. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, and honey
6. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors
7. Add water chestnuts and green onions
8. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes
9. Remove from heat and cool slightly
10. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and serve
Notes
Use ground turkey or plant-based meat as a substitute
Butter lettuce is softer, iceberg gives more crunch
Add hoisin or chili oil for extra flavor
Store filling separately for meal prep
Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg