Description
Make these Sweet and Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps for a quick dinner packed with bold flavor. This recipe keeps things light and satisfying, perfect for busy days when you crave something delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (add more for extra heat)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts (optional, for crunch)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sriracha, and water to create the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- If using, stir in the chopped water chestnuts.
- Spoon the sweet and spicy chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce cup.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving immediately. Enjoy your flavorful wraps!
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or shredded cooked chicken for ground chicken.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute crumbled firm tofu for the chicken.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to match your preferred spice level.
- Wash and thoroughly dry your lettuce leaves before serving; dry leaves hold the filling better.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Healthy Bites
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: Approx. 280
- Sugar: Approx. 10g
- Sodium: Approx. 650mg
- Fat: Approx. 12g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 12g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 90mg