Sticky Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Flavorful lettuce wraps with tender ground chicken in a sweet-savory sesame glaze, balanced with fresh veggies and umami-rich aromas. A quick, healthy dish for weeknight meals or light lunches.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (gluten-free if desired)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 head butter or romaine lettuce, leaves separated
- 1/2 cup finely chopped bell peppers or grated carrots (optional)
- Sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook 6-8 minutes, breaking into pieces.
- Add bell peppers/carrots during last 3 minutes of cooking if using.
- Whisk soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and garlic powder. Pour over chicken, stir to coat.
- Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens into a sticky glaze.
- Remove from heat. Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves, top with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Double recipe for meal prep
Replace soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free version
Chili flakes or sesame paste can add optional heat
Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 3 days in fridge
Replace soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free version
Chili flakes or sesame paste can add optional heat
Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 3 days in fridge