Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick, delicious, healthy meal that you will love to eat. They taste very indulgent and flavorful. Honestly, you will think you are eating something bad for you but are actually super nutritious.
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This ground chicken lettuce wraps copy cat pf chang’s lettuce wraps recipe is so quick to make and so satisfying. Keto and low carb instant pot meals are all the craze at the moment, this is a fabulous was to incorporate it into your families diet. Before long, you will make it all the time and your family won’t even know they are eating something healthy.
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What We Love About This Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
For one thing, these healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps taste absolutely amazing. The ground chicken is cooked to perfection using a handy non stick skillet (p.s. this one is my favorite). Especially, wonderful because of the flavors of garlic, soy, ginger, and a sweet Thai chili sauce. Combined, this Thai Chicken Lettuce recipe is absolutely irresistible. Too good not to have for dinner tonight!
- 20 Minute Meal: These lettuce cups meals is so quick and easy. Great for meal prep.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge for those Asian flavors.
- Family Friendly: Kids and adults both love these treats so they should always be on the menu.
- Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, gluten-free, and dairy free, so you can change up the restaurant version to make it perfect for your family etc…
Ingredient Notes
- Ground Chicken: Or try ground turkey or ground pork for this homemade version.
- Thai Sweet Chili Sauce: Great with Sriracha too.
- Butter Lettuce Leaves: Iceberg lettuce, romaine, Boston or bibb lettuce.
Variations and Substitutions
- Chicken Thighs – Cook boneless skinless chicken thighs and shred for the wraps.
- Coconut Aminos – Try adding these in place of the soy sauce to make gluten-free. Make healthier with tamari.
How to Make Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These are the basic steps for making low carb lettuce wraps. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions including prep time and total time.
STEP 1: COOK
First, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Next, season ground chicken with All Purpose Seasoning and add to large skillet. Then cook for 3-5 minutes or until browned break meat up with a wooden spoon or spatula; Next, drain excess fat from the pan.
STEP 2: SAUCE
After, stir in garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger and Thai Sweet Chili Sauce for about 1-2 minutes, or until onions are translucent. Next, stir in water chestnuts and green onions; Simmer for 3 minutes.
STEP 3: FINISH
Finally, to serve, spoon 2-3 tablespoons of chicken mixture into a single lettuce leaf.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Make the meat at any time and keep in an airtight container in the fridge.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
This recipe will last in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and will keep in the freezer.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Place in the freezer in an airtight bag or in an airtight container. It will last for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stovetop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Make as an appetizer for a party or make in a bowl with other veggies.
Of course, add some shredded chicken, ground pork or even ground beef.
Yes, try making a small version for a couple or double or even triple for a crowd.
Avocado oil or sesame oil for a different flavor.
Try different salt, peppers, red peppers or red pepper flakes, black pepper or even a little rice vinegar.
It is sometimes difficult to get the lettuce to hold together to make the perfect cup for your filling. Therefore, here is a great article that explains how to do it like a professional.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Add Rice: Cauliflower rice, white rice or brown rice.
- Short cut tip: Make a double batch and freeze for a great make ahead meal.
- Variation tip: Try using a different meat.
- Alternate ingredient: Mushrooms add so much flavor. Top with some cheese.
- Dietary consideration tip: Try liquid aminos or other healthy ingredients like low sodium soy sauce.
What to Serve with Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Balsamic Quinoa Salad
- Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Japanese Coleslaw
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Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon House Seasoning Blend
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, minced
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, optional
- 8 oz water chestnuts, drained and diced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
- Season ground chicken with House Seasoning Blend and add to skillet.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes or until browned; Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger and Thai Sweet Chili Sauce for about 1-2 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
- Stir in water chestnuts and green onions; Simmer for 3 minutes
- To serve, spoon 2-3 tablespoons of chicken mixture into a single lettuce leaf.
Expert Tips
- Add Rice: Cauliflower rice, white rice or brown rice.
- Short cut tip: Make a double batch and freeze for a great make ahead meal.
- Variation tip: Try using a different meat.
- Alternate ingredient: Mushrooms add so much flavor. Top with some cheese.
- Dietary consideration tip: Try liquid aminos or other healthy ingredients like low sodium soy sauce.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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Delicious, easy to make – this is a great recipe for a family meal.
This was delicious! Great recipe! It was a big hit with the family.
These were delicious! I made them for my coworkers and everyone enjoyed them!
So glad it was a hit!