Description
Savor the delightful crunch of Chicken Lettuce Wraps, where tender chicken mingles with fresh veggies, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. This easy-to-make dish transforms simple ingredients into a vibrant, restaurant-quality meal that will impress your guests or satisfy your cravings on a cozy night in. Perfect for gatherings or meal prep, these wraps are a fun and flavorful choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 8 large iceberg lettuce leaves
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- Sriracha sauce (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing all vegetables thoroughly. Chop the chicken into small pieces and mince the garlic.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped green onions, bell peppers, and shredded carrots to the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes until they soften yet remain crunchy.
- Drizzle soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and Sriracha (if using) over the mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Spoon generous portions of the filling into each lettuce leaf, fold them up like burritos, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg