These ground chicken lettuce wraps are my go-to recipe when I’ve overindulged a little and am craving something lighter and a little better for me! The chicken is perfectly seasoned and makes for a great easy weeknight meal that also happens to be low in carbs and calories. Plus, everything happens in one skillet, so cleanup is a breeze! My whole family loves these lettuce wraps!
Tips for Success
These lettuce wraps are delicious with chicken, but they also work great with ground turkey, pork or even beef. If you are looking for something tasty for a meat-free Monday, you can also make them with plant-based ‘meat’ crumbles. Once the chicken is cooked, be sure to drain any excess fat so that it’s not greasy. This skillet ground chicken is also great in tortilla wraps!
How to Store and Reheat
These chicken wraps are perfect for weekly meal prep. Once the chicken has been cooked, let it cool and place covered in the fridge. It will keep well for 3 days. You can eat the cooked chicken cold, or reheat it through in a skillet to serve.
Serving Suggestions
These ground chicken lettuce wraps make a tasty appetizer all by themselves, but for dinner, I love to serve them with this light and tangy Asian cucumber salad or some baked avocado fries.
How to Make Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps Step by Step
Sauté the Onion: In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of salted butter and sauté 1 chopped yellow onion until just softened. Cook the Chicken: Add 1 pound of ground chicken into the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat. Season the Chicken: Season the chicken with 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and stir for 1-2 minutes over medium heat. Add the Crunchies: Mix in 1 sliced green onion, ¼ cup of chopped water chestnuts, and ¼ cup of chopped cashews. Cook for another 3 minutes and then remove from heat. Assemble the Wraps: Prepare 1 head of bibb lettuce leaves by washing them and then patting them completely dry. Scoop some of the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf. Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds.
