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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Light and flavorful chicken lettuce wraps made with seasoned ground chicken, aromatic ingredients, and crisp lettuce leaves for a fresh and satisfying low-carb meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 12–16 lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded (optional)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned.
  4. Stir in ginger (if using), soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and flavors combine.
  6. Add shredded carrots and chopped green onions, stirring to combine.
  7. Wash and separate lettuce leaves.
  8. Spoon the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf.
  9. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Romaine and butter lettuce work best for sturdy, flexible wraps.
  • Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Add mushrooms or water chestnuts for extra crunch and texture.
  • Swap ground chicken with ground turkey or tofu if desired.
  • Adjust spice level by adding more chili flakes or sriracha.
  • Store cooked filling in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • The filling can be frozen for up to 2 months and reheated before serving.

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