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asy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

asy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick, fresh, and flavorful meal featuring tender ground chicken, crisp lettuce, and vibrant veggies with a perfectly balanced savory sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this healthy, low-carb, gluten-free recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinners and is easily customizable to suit your tastes.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 1 lb ground chicken

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 head crisp iceberg or butter lettuce (leaves separated, rinsed, and dried)
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped

Sauces & Oils

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Finely chop garlic, ginger, green onions, and water chestnuts. Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves, ensuring they are crisp and ready to hold the filling.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a splash of sesame oil. Sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the flavorful additions: Mix in the chopped green onions, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and rice vinegar or lime juice. Stir everything together and cook for a few more minutes until well combined and heated through.
  4. Assemble the wraps: Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf. Fold the leaf around the filling and enjoy the balance of savory, crunchy, and fresh flavors.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs like cilantro or mint right before serving to keep the flavor bright and fresh.
  • Don’t overfill the lettuce leaves to prevent tearing.
  • Choose sturdy lettuce such as romaine, butter, or iceberg for best results.
  • Toast sesame oil gently before adding other ingredients to release maximum flavor.
  • Adjust the soy sauce quantity to control saltiness, especially if using tamari or low-sodium versions.

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Keywords: chicken, lettuce wraps, low-carb, gluten-free, quick dinner, healthy, Asian-inspired, ground chicken

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