ASIAN CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
Have dinner on the table in 30 mins or less with these low carb high protein Asian chicken lettuce wraps which are brimming with vibrant flavors from the green onions, mint, cilantro and cucumbers. Bound to be your new favorite weeknight meal. Gluten-Free & Dairy Free.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garclic
- 2 small english cucumbers peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup green onions
- 1-2 tablespoons gluten free tamari
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped mint
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, separated into lettuce cups
- 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Heat pan over medium heat and add oil. Add ground chicken and cook until cooked through (10 minutes or so), stirring frequently to break up the meat.
- To the chicken add minced ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
- Add cubed cucumbers, green onions, tamari, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and honey.
- Cook for a few minutes.
- Add cilantro and mint. Mix.
- Serve in iceberg lettuce cups, topped with sesame seeds and Sriracha.
