Zesty Chicken Lettuce Wraps- What's For Dinner Challenge

These zesty chicken lettuce wraps are light, flavourful, and perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy, seasoned chicken is tucked into crisp lettuce cups and finished with bright, citrusy notes for a meal that feels fresh and satisfying without being heavy. Quick to make and fun to assemble, they’re a delicious reminder that healthy dinners can still feel exciting.

Zesty Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 lb ground chicken

• 1 pinch salt & pepper

• 1 lb shiitake mushrooms (any mushrooms will work here, make sure they are finely chopped)

• 1 yellow onion diced

• 1 cup matchstick carrots

• 1 (227mL) can of water chestnuts, finely chopped

• 4 green onions sliced

• 1 head Boston leaf lettuce

Sauce

• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, coconut aminos, or tamari

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp honey

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp freshly minced ginger or 1 tsp dried

• 1 tsp sriracha optional

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over med-high heat. Add ground chicken, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Next, add mushrooms, yellow onion, carrots, and water chestnuts. Cook for 5-6 minutes until veggies have softened.

2. Meanwhile, mix the sauce ingredients together.

3. Add sauce and green onions, mixing all together and sauteeing for 1 minute until combined. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.

4. Add chicken mixture to lettuce leaves, then serve and enjoy!

Note: Romaine, Boston leaf, and iceberg lettuce are best for lettuce wraps.

Recipe Inspiration

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