Ingredients
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 lb Ground Chicken
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce (or Tamari for GF)
2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
1 tbsp Honey (or maple syrup)
1 tsp Sesame Oil
1 tsp Sriracha (optional)
1 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
1 head Butter Lettuce (or romaine, iceberg)
1 cup Shredded Carrots
1/2 cup Chopped Green Onions
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup Chopped Peanuts (toasted)
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
1 Lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
1. 1. Prepare all ingredients: mince garlic, grate ginger, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha in a small bowl. In another bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry. Shred carrots, chop green onions and cilantro, and separate lettuce leaves into cups.
2. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. 3. Push chicken to one side of the skillet. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the empty side and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir into the chicken.
4. 4. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. 5. Whisk the cornstarch slurry again, then pour it into the skillet while stirring constantly. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken. Remove from heat.
6. 6. Arrange lettuce cups on a platter. Spoon the warm chicken mixture into each cup.
7. 7. Garnish with shredded carrots, green onions, cilantro, chopped peanuts, and sesame seeds.
8. 8. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
Notes
For gluten-free, use Tamari instead of regular soy sauce. For a nut-free version, omit peanuts and substitute with toasted sunflower seeds or crispy noodles. The chicken filling can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored separately from fresh toppings and lettuce. Adjust sriracha to control spice level. For a low-carb option, skip the honey or use a sugar-free sweetener. Leftover filling can be reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Dairy-free, Gluten-free (with Tamari), Nut-free (optional)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
