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Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps for Weight Loss - Fresh, Flavorful, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken (or finely chopped boneless, skinless chicken thighs)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped (optional for texture and volume)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced (optional; use sparingly to keep carbs low)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided (white parts for cooking, green for garnish)
  • 1 head butter lettuce, Boston, or romaine hearts (washed and separated into cups)
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or coconut aminos (tamari for lower carbs; coconut aminos for soy-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1–2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce or sriracha (sugar-free if possible), to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional, for umami)
  • 1/2 teaspoon erythritol, allulose, or monk fruit (optional, balances the heat)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or basil, chopped
  • Crushed peanuts or toasted sesame seeds
  • Lime wedges
  • Cucumber matchsticks or shredded cabbage for crunch

Method
 

  1. Prep the greens. Gently separate the lettuce leaves, rinse, and pat dry. Choose sturdy leaves that form cups. Set aside.
  2. Mix the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk tamari, vinegar, sesame oil, chili-garlic sauce, fish sauce, and sweetener. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  3. Sauté aromatics. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Brown the chicken. Add ground chicken. Break it up with a spatula and cook 5–7 minutes until no longer pink. If using mushrooms or bell pepper, stir them in now and cook another 2–3 minutes.
  5. Add the sauce. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture. Stir and cook 1–2 minutes until slightly reduced and glossy. Adjust seasoning and heat level.
  6. Assemble. Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce cups. Top with green onion tops, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

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