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Close-up of healthy lunch ideas: chicken lettuce wraps filled with seasoned ground chicken and topped with green onions.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Fresh and crisp chicken lettuce wraps, perfect for a healthy lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup diced water chestnuts optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
For Serving
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce leaves separated and washed

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in water chestnuts, green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, until heated through.
  4. Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves.

Notes

Serve immediately for the best crispness. You can add sriracha or other hot sauce for extra spice.

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