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Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps served fresh on a white plate

Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Quick & Fresh 30-Minute Dinner

Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps are light, quick, and packed with flavor. Make this easy 30-minute meal for a fresh lunch or dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired / Fusion
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 lb 450 g ground chicken (or finely diced chicken breast)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 carrot grated or finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 head butter lettuce or romaine separate leaves, wash, and pat dry
  • Optional toppings: chopped peanuts cilantro, sesame seeds, sriracha

Equipment

  • Nutrition:
  • Serving Size: 2 wraps
  • Calories: ~280 kcal
  • Protein: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 500mg

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add ground chicken; cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked.
  4. Stir in carrot and red bell pepper; cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and black pepper; stir well and cook for 2–3 more minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions.
  7. Spoon the chicken mixture into clean lettuce leaves.
  8. Garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, or a drizzle of sriracha if desired.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy fresh!

Notes

For extra crunch, add water chestnuts or chopped cashews. Use romaine or butter lettuce for sturdy wraps. Adjust spice level with more sriracha or red pepper flakes. Leftover filling keeps well for 2–3 days in an airtight container.