Sriracha-Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Cucumber Salad
Light, refreshing lettuce wraps filled with spicy-savory chicken and crunchy cucumber salad for a low-carb, flavorful meal. This asian fusion-inspired quick meals (low carb) ready in about 22 minutes pairs boneless chicken thighs, sriracha, soy sauce 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, thinly sliced boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp, grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 head, leaves separated butter lettuce
- 1 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/2, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 3, thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: While chicken cooks, prepare cucumber salad: Toss cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
- Step 4: Divide cooked chicken among butter lettuce leaves. Top with cucumber salad and serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sriracha-Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Cucumber Salad take to make?
Total time is about 22 minutes (15 min prep + 7 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 Sriracha-Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Cucumber Salad?
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 boneless chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sriracha-Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Cucumber Salad?
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 Sriracha-Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Cucumber Salad 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 Sriracha-Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Cucumber Salad 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.
What others are saying
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Perfect quick meals recipe for a weeknight dinner.
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Brought this to a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear.
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Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
