Description
Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delightful, low-carb dish bursting with flavor and freshness. Tender chicken is sautéed with crisp vegetables and savory sauce, all wrapped in cool lettuce leaves. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining friends, these wraps are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit everyone’s tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh lettuce leaves (iceberg or butter)
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Dice the chicken and sauté in a skillet with sesame oil and minced garlic over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers and green onions; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce with any additional seasonings you prefer. Pour over the chicken mixture and stir to coat.
- Spoon the chicken filling into lettuce leaves, being careful not to overfill.
- Place wraps on a platter and enjoy fresh with an optional extra sauce drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or mushrooms for added texture. For extra flavor, consider using hoisin or chili sauces in addition to soy sauce. You can prep the filling ahead of time for quick assembly later.