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Low-Carb Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Youssef Hb

Low-Carb Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These vibrant, low-carb lettuce wraps feature savory ground chicken, finely diced mushrooms, and crunchy water chestnuts glazed in an aromatic soy and ginger sauce. Perfectly balanced and quick to prepare, this dish replaces heavy carbohydrates with fresh, crisp butter lettuce leaves. It is a satisfying, healthy, and family-friendly meal that delivers an authentic umami punch, making it a perfect weeknight dinner for those seeking a light yet flavorful dining experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground chicken
  • 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce (alcohol-free)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 8 ounces canned water chestnuts, finely chopped
  • 8 ounces white button or cremini mushrooms, finely diced
  • 2 small heads Bibb or butter lettuce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
  3. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and diced mushrooms to the skillet; sauté for 3-4 minutes until mushrooms are soft.
  5. Stir in the chopped water chestnuts and the prepared sauce mixture.
  6. Simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken mixture evenly.
  7. Wash and pat dry the lettuce leaves carefully.
  8. Spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf and serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure you use an alcohol-free hoisin sauce to maintain dietary compliance. For a thicker, glossier glaze, add 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch to the sauce mixture before adding it to the pan. Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 2 days, but keep the lettuce and chicken mixture separate until ready to serve to maintain crunch.