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Low Calorie Meal Prep Asian Chicken Lettuce Bowls – Fresh, Fast, and Flavor-Packed

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

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground chicken (93–98% lean)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped (optional but great for umami and moisture)
  • 1–2 medium carrots, shredded or finely diced
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced (reserve some for garnish)
  • 1 head butter lettuce or romaine hearts, leaves separated and washed
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (use a lower-sugar version if preferred)
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili-garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to balance heat)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Sesame seeds
  • Lime wedges
  • Cooked cauliflower rice or steamed rice (optional for extra bulk)

Method
 

  1. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin, sriracha, sesame oil, and honey. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness. Set aside.
  2. Prep the produce: Dice onion and bell pepper, chop mushrooms, mince garlic and ginger, shred carrots, and slice green onions. Keep the green tops for garnish.
  3. Cook the aromatics: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Brown the chicken: Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook 5–7 minutes until no longer pink and lightly browned. If there’s excess liquid, simmer it off.
  5. Add the veggies: Stir in bell pepper, mushrooms, and carrots. Cook 3–4 minutes until just tender but still crisp. Add most of the green onions and stir.
  6. Sauce it up: Pour the sauce over the mixture. Stir and cook 1–2 minutes to coat and thicken slightly. Taste and add a pinch of salt or more soy if needed.
  7. Assemble: Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with cilantro, sesame seeds, remaining green onions, and a squeeze of lime. Add a spoon of cauliflower rice or regular rice if you want more substance.