Low Calorie Thai Lettuce Wraps
Savor the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with these Low Calorie Thai Lettuce Wraps—a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make dish perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches! This recipe features lean ground chicken infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and onions, cooked to perfection in a savory-sweet blend of low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin, and a touch of rice vinegar. Crunchy water chestnuts and shredded carrots add texture, while fresh cilantro and green onions provide a burst of freshness. Served in crisp butter lettuce leaves and paired with a squeeze of lime, these wraps are a low-carb, gluten-free option that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, they are a testament to how healthy eating can be both quick and flavorful. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining, this dish will transport your taste buds straight to Thailand!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground chicken
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional)
- 0.5 cup Water chestnuts, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 12 pieces Butter lettuce leaves
- 4 pieces Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-6 minutes.
Stir in the chopped onion, garlic, and grated ginger. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha (if using). Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
Add the diced water chestnuts and shredded carrots to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm through.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the green onions and chopped cilantro.
Wash and separate the butter lettuce leaves. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into each lettuce leaf.
Serve the lettuce wraps with lime wedges on the side for a bright citrus finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.0 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2495 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 101.2 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 3776 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
