Description
These Sweet Chili Chicken Lettuce Cups are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Ground chicken is cooked in a savory mix of sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil, combined with fresh bell peppers, carrots, and green onions, all served in crisp butter lettuce leaves for a refreshing, low-carb wrap experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Lettuce Wraps
- 1 head of butter lettuce
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a pan, warm the sesame oil over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook the chicken: Add the ground chicken to the pan and cook until it is browned and fully cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add sauces: Stir in the sweet chili sauce and soy sauce to infuse the chicken with savory and sweet flavors.
- Cook vegetables: Add chopped bell peppers and shredded carrots to the pan and cook together for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Finalize filling: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chopped green onions to add freshness and a mild onion flavor.
- Prepare lettuce: Wash the butter lettuce head thoroughly and gently separate the leaves to use as cups.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the warm chicken mixture into the individual lettuce leaves and serve immediately as a fresh and delicious wrap.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or pork for chicken if preferred.
- For extra heat, add red chili flakes or sriracha to the chicken mixture.
- Make sure to wash lettuce leaves gently to keep them intact for serving.
- These lettuce cups are best served immediately to retain the crisp texture of the lettuce.
- For added crunch, you can top with chopped peanuts or toasted sesame seeds.
