Description
Delicious and fresh Chicken Lettuce Wraps with a zesty lime drench and spicy mayo, packed with ground chicken, aromatic vegetables, and optionally brown rice or quinoa for a wholesome, low-carb meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb. ground chicken or pork (preferably chicken)
- 1 inch piece ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 3 green onions, sliced (white and green parts)
- 1 zucchini, diced (optional)
- 1 carrot, diced (optional)
Grains
- 1/2 to 1 cup pre-cooked brown rice and/or quinoa (optional)
Leafy Base
- 8–10 lettuce leaves (leaf lettuce, butter lettuce, or romaine)
Sauces and Dressing
- Spicy mayo: 1/2 cup mayonnaise + 2-3 tablespoons sriracha
- Juice of 5–6 limes (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup lime juice)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust based on lime juice quantity)
- 1/4 teaspoon grated garlic (for lime drench)
- 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger (for lime drench)
- a little olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil. Add the ground chicken and brown it, breaking it into crumbles, until fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Lime Drench: Reserve a small amount of grated garlic and ginger for the lime drench. In a jar, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, reserved garlic, and reserved ginger. Shake well to mix and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining grated garlic and ginger, green onions, diced zucchini, and carrot to the cooked chicken. Sauté for 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant. If needed, add a drizzle of olive oil, soy sauce, or water to deglaze the pan and pull up the flavorful bits stuck at the bottom.
- Add Grains: Stir in the pre-cooked brown rice and/or quinoa to the skillet. Continue cooking until the grains are heated through and well combined with the chicken and vegetables. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble Wraps: Spoon the chicken and vegetable filling into each lettuce leaf. Drizzle generously with the lime drench and top with a dollop of spicy mayo (mix mayonnaise and sriracha to taste). Serve immediately for a fresh, flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can use either ground chicken or pork depending on preference.
- The brown rice and quinoa add extra texture and heartiness but can be omitted for a lower-carb option.
- Leaf lettuce, butter lettuce, or romaine works best as a sturdy yet tender wrap.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar in the lime drench to balance the tartness of the lime juice.
- Spicy mayo can be made milder or hotter by adjusting the sriracha amount.
- If you don’t have pre-cooked rice/quinoa, cook it ahead of time or omit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: chicken lettuce wraps, lime drench, spicy mayo, ground chicken recipe, healthy wraps, low carb meal, Asian inspired chicken, skillet cooking
