Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Asian Sauce
These Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, flavorful, and healthy meal made with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a bold Asian-inspired sauce. They’re quick to prepare, low-carb, high-protein, and perfect as a dinner or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
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- For the Filling:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
- To Serve:
- Butter lettuce or romaine leaves
- Extra green onions, sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha (if using), and honey. Set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, and chopped onion. Sauté for another 2–3 minutes until fragrant and soft.
- Stir in chopped water chestnuts and prepared sauce. Cook for 2–3 more minutes until sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Scoop warm filling into lettuce cups and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use ground chicken or turkey for a quicker prep option.
- Mix in diced mushrooms or shredded carrots for added texture and nutrients.
- Ideal for meal prep—store filling and lettuce separately for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg