Soy-Ginger Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Juicy ground chicken cooked with a savory soy-ginger glaze, served crisp in butter lettuce cups with crunchy vegetables. This asian-inspired chicken (low carb) ready in about 30 minutes pairs ground chicken, soy sauce, minced fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until no longer pink.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar to the skillet. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Mix in 1/2 cup diced water chestnuts, 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Cook for 2 more minutes to warm through.
  5. Step 5: To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into 12 butter lettuce leaves, top each with shredded carrot, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup crushed peanuts for crunch.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Soy-Ginger Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Soy-Ginger Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground chicken from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Soy-Ginger Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Soy-Ginger Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Soy-Ginger Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps low carb?

Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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