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Quick Savory Chicken Lettuce Wraps Easy Low-Carb Meal Recipe

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These quick savory chicken lettuce wraps are a low-carb, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. They combine crisp lettuce with a savory, juicy chicken filling for a light yet filling dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely chopped or shredded (leftover rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup water chestnuts, chopped (canned is fine)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (use tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or avocado oil

Instructions

  1. Carefully separate the lettuce leaves from the head, rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside to keep crisp (about 5 minutes).
  2. Finely chop or shred cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Remove skin and bones if using rotisserie chicken (about 5 minutes).
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, toasted sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce (if using). Set aside.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  5. Add chopped chicken, scallions, and water chestnuts to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through and water chestnuts soften slightly.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture. Stir well to coat evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to let flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken filling into each lettuce leaf. Fold and eat immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free. Omit hoisin sauce to reduce sugar. Finely chopping chicken gives better texture than shredding. Keep lettuce leaves dry to prevent sogginess. Filling can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated gently. Avoid overcrowding pan to keep chicken juicy.

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