Sesame Chicken or Shrimp Lettuce Wrap
Transform your dinner routine with these irresistible Sesame Chicken or Shrimp Lettuce Wraps, a perfect fusion of bold flavors and healthy eating! This recipe features tender chicken or succulent shrimp coated in a glossy sesame-infused sauce made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger for a savory-sweet balance. Wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves, each bite is light, satisfying, and bursting with freshness. Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions add a delightful crunch and vibrant finish, while a quick 20-minute prep and 15-minute cook time make it an ideal weeknight meal. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a low-carb dinner option, these protein-packed lettuce wraps deliver gourmet taste with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast or large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp Sesame oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
- 2 tsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 12 pieces Butter lettuce leaves
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola oil)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces if using chicken. If using shrimp, ensure they are peeled, deveined, and ready to cook.
In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar to create the sauce.
Dissolve the cornstarch in water to make a slurry, then mix it into the sauce. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the neutral oil.
Season the chicken or shrimp with salt and black pepper.
Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. For shrimp, cook until pink and fully opaque, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce over the cooked protein. Stir until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken or shrimp, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Wash and pat dry the butter lettuce leaves.
Spoon the sesame chicken or shrimp into the lettuce leaves and arrange them on a platter.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.2 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3260 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 147.8 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1649 mg | 35% | |
*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.
