Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Name: Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground chicken; 1 teaspoon House Seasoning Blend; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 onion (minced); 1/4 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

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4.88 from 16 votes

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 10 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

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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.

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 diets 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

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE DIFFERENT?

Make as an appetizer for a party or make in a bowl with other veggies.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE GROUND CHICKEN?

Of course, add some shredded chicken, ground pork or even ground beef.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE DOUBLED OR HALVED?

Yes, try making a small version for a couple or double or even triple for a crowd.

MAKE WITH DIFFERENT OIL?

Avocado oil or sesame oil for a different flavor.

WHAT SEASONING CAN YOU USE?

Try different salt, peppers, red peppers or red pepper flakes, black pepper or even a little rice vinegar.

HOW TO MAKE A LETTUCE WRAP?

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.

A platter of the Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps.

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

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