Easy and Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These easy chicken lettuce wraps are full of bold flavors, crunchy veggies, and a savory sauce—all wrapped up in crisp lettuce cups for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha optional
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded or matchstick carrots
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 head of Bibb or butter lettuce leaves separated and washed
- Fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
- Sesame seeds or chopped peanuts optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Cook the chicken: Add the ground chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until no longer pink and lightly browned.
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger and cook for another 1–2 minutes, letting the aromas develop.
- Stir in the sauces: Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha (if using). Mix well and simmer for 2–3 minutes so the flavors combine.
- Prepare the toppings: While the chicken cooks, wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Shred the cabbage and carrots and chop the green onions.
- Assemble the wraps: Spoon the warm chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf. Top with cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds or peanuts if using.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy your wraps fresh and warm for the best crunch and flavor.