Ginger Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps – A Light & Flavorful Asian-Inspired Delight 🥬🍗
These Ginger Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are fresh, crunchy, and bursting with flavor. Tender ground chicken is stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and sesame, then piled into crisp lettuce cups for a satisfying, low-carb meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining. 💚
Why You’ll Love These Lettuce Wraps 💚
- ✅ Flavor-Packed: Sweet, savory, gingery, and just a touch spicy.
- ✅ Low-Carb & Gluten-Free: Light and clean eating at its tastiest.
- ✅ Quick to Make: Ready in 25 minutes or less.
- ✅ Perfect for Sharing: Fun, interactive, and customizable for any crowd.
🥬 Ginger Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken 🍗
- 1 tbsp sesame oil 🫒
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 🌿
- 2 green onions, sliced 🌱
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari 🧂
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce or coconut aminos 🥄
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar 🍚
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional) 🌶️
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup 🍯
- 1 head butter or romaine lettuce, separated into cups 🥬
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, shredded carrots, chopped peanuts, more green onions 🌿
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook the aromatics:
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the sesame oil. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. - Add the chicken:
Add ground chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned and cooked through. - Make the sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, sriracha, and honey. Pour over the chicken and stir to combine. - Finish and assemble:
Stir in green onions and cook 1 more minute. Spoon the mixture into lettuce cups and garnish as desired. 🥬🍗
💡 Tips & Customizations
- ✨ Make it vegan: Use crumbled tofu or lentils instead of chicken.
- ✨ Add crunch: Top with water chestnuts or chopped cashews.
- ✨ Extra veggies: Stir in finely diced bell pepper or shredded cabbage.
- ✨ Meal prep tip: Store the filling and lettuce separately, then assemble fresh!
🌿 Nutritional Highlights
High in protein and low in carbs, these wraps offer anti-inflammatory benefits from ginger and heart-healthy fats from sesame oil. They’re a clean, flavorful meal that doesn’t sacrifice satisfaction.
🧊 Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
- ✅ Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken filling up to 3 days in advance and store in the fridge.
- ✅ Reheat: Warm filling in a skillet or microwave before serving.
- ✅ Lettuce storage: Keep lettuce cups dry and wrapped in a paper towel in the fridge for up to 3 days.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use chicken breast or thighs instead of ground chicken?
Yes! Finely dice or shred cooked chicken breast/thighs and stir into the sauce mixture instead.
What’s the best lettuce for wraps?
Butter lettuce or romaine hearts work best—they’re sturdy and easy to fold.
Is this recipe keto-friendly?
Yes—just replace hoisin and honey with keto-friendly alternatives like liquid aminos and stevia syrup.
Fresh, Fast & Full of Flavor 💚
These Ginger Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are light yet satisfying, perfect for quick weeknight meals or crowd-pleasing appetizers. 🥬💬 Share your wrap creations on Pinterest or tag us in your photos!
