Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Chicken lettuce wraps are a quick, flavorful dish that combines savory chicken with crisp lettuce and fresh veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these wraps deliver a delightful crunch and an explosion of flavors in every bite. Enjoy assembling your own wraps filled with tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and a zesty sauce that elevates this meal into a culinary adventure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup canned water chestnuts, diced
- 8 large butter or romaine lettuce leaves
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your station by chopping all veggies and laying out ingredients.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook diced chicken until golden brown (8-10 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in water chestnuts, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and optional sriracha; cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf generously.
- Serve immediately on a platter garnished with extra green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For variation, substitute chicken with ground turkey or tofu. Enhance flavors with lime juice or chili flakes based on your spice preference. Store any leftover filling in an airtight container for up to three days and reheat gently.