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Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps - Fresh, Fast, and Flavor-Packed

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the chicken filling:
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken (or finely chopped boneless, skinless chicken thighs)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
  • 1 cup finely diced zucchini or mushrooms (optional for extra veg and texture)
  • For the sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons tamari or coconut aminos (low-sodium if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (unseasoned)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1–2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce or sriracha (adjust to spice level; choose a low-sugar brand)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce (optional, for umami)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • For serving:
  • 1 large head butter lettuce, Boston lettuce, or romaine hearts (leaves separated and washed)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for squeezing

Method
 

  1. Prep the lettuce and aromatics. Separate and rinse the lettuce leaves. Pat dry well so they stay crisp. Mince the garlic and ginger, and dice the onion.
  2. Make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together tamari (or coconut aminos), rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili-garlic sauce, fish sauce (if using), black pepper, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cook the chicken. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and break it up with a spatula. Cook until it loses most of its pink, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Add aromatics and veggies. Stir in the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant and the onion softens. If using zucchini or mushrooms, add them now and cook another 2–3 minutes until most moisture cooks off.
  5. Sauce it up. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture. Stir and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly reduce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Assemble the wraps. Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf. Top with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Finish with a squeeze of lime.
  7. Serve immediately. Enjoy while the lettuce is crisp and the filling is hot.