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High Protein Ginger Garlic Chicken Lettuce Wraps bring all the fresh flavors of your favorite takeout, but you can make them right in your own kitchen. Ground chicken cooks up with onion, fresh ginger, and garlic.
Then you toss everything in a quick sauce that’s salty, sweet, and just a bit tangy. Water chestnuts add crunch, while butter lettuce keeps each bite crisp and cool.
You only need a few basics for this recipe. Grab a large skillet, a wooden spoon, and a whisk for the sauce, and you’re ready to go.
These lettuce wraps make a nice pick when you want something light but still filling. They work as a speedy dinner, meal prep, or even a fun dish to share with friends.
The sauce isn’t too heavy, so you can eat a few without feeling weighed down.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
High Protein and Fresh
Ground chicken gives these wraps plenty of protein, and the fresh ginger and garlic bring a big punch of flavor without being overpowering.
Light and Crisp
Using lettuce instead of bread or tortillas keeps this meal light and crisp. It’s a great option when you want something healthy and satisfying.
Fast and Simple
The whole recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for busy nights or when you want a healthy meal in a hurry.
Versatile
You can serve these as a main dish, pack them for lunch, or make them as an appetizer for a get-together.
Ingredient Substitutions
Use Ground Turkey
Swap ground chicken for ground turkey if that’s what you have.
Swap Water Chestnuts
If you don’t have water chestnuts, use finely chopped celery for crunch.
Change the Lettuce
Romaine or iceberg lettuce can be used if you can’t find butter lettuce.
Soy Sauce Alternatives
Use coconut aminos or tamari for a gluten-free option.
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Easy Ginger Garlic Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound extra lean ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- ¼ cup water chestnuts finely chopped
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For Serving:
- 1 head butter lettuce or Boston lettuce separated and washed
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
- Add ground chicken and onion to the skillet. Cook for 5–6 minutes, using a wooden spoon to break the chicken into small pieces, until chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, water chestnuts, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring often.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet. Stir until the chicken is coated. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the mixture looks glossy. Remove from heat.
- Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter.
- Spoon the warm chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. Serve right away.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Sauce – Mix the sauce in a small bowl before you start cooking so it’s ready when you need it. Serving – Lay out the lettuce leaves and chicken filling separately if you’re serving a group, so everyone can build their own wraps. Leftovers – Store leftover chicken filling in an airtight container in the fridge and assemble wraps just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.Storing and Reheating
Reheat on Stovetop – Place the chicken filling in a saucepan with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. Warm over low heat, stirring until heated through. Store – Store lettuce leaves and chicken filling separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Assemble wraps right before serving to keep them fresh.Nutrition
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