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Easy low carb chicken and onion lettuce wraps show you how to have a tasty and filling meal that is also healthy and low carb. Made with ground chicken or turkey veggies, we give this dish a wonderful flavor with soy sauce, rice vinegar and oyster sauce in under 30 minutes.
As a home cook for over 30 years, quick and easy are always important. Since I have gotten older, healthier options that are also quick and easy have become just as important. This recipes is a frequent go to in our home.
Since 2020, I have been on a quest to eat healthier and share that with my readers with recipes like HEALTHIER BBQ PULLED PORK, which would also be great in a lettuce wrap too!
Pairing the lettuce wraps with a great side like our easy and always delicious, ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH, would not only be a great full meal but would also leave you feeling satisfied even with the healthier options.
Ingredients and substitutions
Made with simple ingredients, this recipe has so much flavor to offer!
- Butter lettuce leaves - these are a slightly sweet take on lettuce and hold up well to the filling. Romaine leaves are also a great option and not as sweet of a flavor.
- Ground chicken - keeping it low carb means using ground chicken, beef or lean pork. However, if you like the taste of beef, using a 83% or above lean ground beef will work good too and still keep things healthy. You may need to drain that a bit more than the chicken but just factor that into the time needed to make the recipe.
- Green onions - For this we take off the woody end and slice or chop them bite size. If onions are not your thing, feel free to substitute with fresh chives or even chopped celery.
- Minced garlic - Fresh is always best for a mild flavor. Feel free to substitute with garlic powder but remember it takes far less of the dried herbs to season. For every tablespoon of fresh herbs you would need to substitute with one teaspoon of the dried.
- Radishes - crispy and slightly peppery, we think these are perfect as is. Feel free to substitute with cabbage, parsnips or even water chestnuts if you prefer.
- Carrot - savory recipes are made a bit better by ingredients with a natural sweetness and that is what the carrot does here. If you wanted less sweet you could substitute with parsnips or zucchini here. If the sweet is not the issue, sweet potatoes work as a great substitute too!
- Oyster sauce - don't panic, it doesn't taste like oysters at all! It is a smoky type sauce that is often eaten on oysters. A good substitute would be a tablespoon of sesame oil here.
- Soy sauce - we love using the low sodium variety that allows us to have the flavor but control the salt on our own. Feel free to substitute with hoisin sauce or if you are soy sensitive, coconut aminos.
- Rice vinegar - a light and delicious vinegar that brings good balance to the other sauces. A good substitution would be a bit of water and a teaspoon of grated fresh ginger.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
A one skillet dish that dreams are made of! You will spend more time on prep than actually cooking but the time will still lead to dinner in under 30 minutes!
Chop and grate the vegetables and set aside. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and brown over medium heat. Remove from the skillet and allow to drain. Set aside.
In the same skillet over low to medium heat add in the oyster sauce.
The low sodium soy sauce
And the rice vinegar. Whisk or stir to combine and deglaze the pan for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add in garlic.
Add in ⅔ of the chopped green onion. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more just until the onions and garlic are fragrant.
Be sure to reserve some of the green onions for garnish.
Remove from the heat and add in the carrots and radishes.
Then, add the chicken back in and mix well.
To serve, spoon some of the mixture into clean butter lettuce leaves. Garnishing with the reserved green onion.
Fold or roll up, eat, repeat and enjoy!
Why Brooke loves this recipe!
Talk about easy! One of the best things is to be able to feed your family wholesome great food. But to do it quickly and easily? That is a real winner in my book!
Variations
We love to just get you started. There are so many ways you can enjoy these lettuce wraps. Here are a few ideas:
- Spicy - add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish, or banana peppers
- Different protein - in place of chicken, use ground turkey or pork or even lean ground beef.
- These can also be eaten with tortillas or wraps and make a great topping for a salad option as well.
See this great KALE SALAD recipe that would be a great fit to serve this over!
Storage
Store the lettuce separately in the fridge for up to a week.
Once the meat and sauce mixture completely cools, store in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator.
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Easy Low Carb Chicken and Onion Lettuce Wraps
Our easy chicken and onion lettuce wraps show you how to have a tasty and filling meal that is also healthy and low carb. Made with ground chicken or turkey veggies, we give this dish a wonderful flavor with soy sauce, rice vinegar and oyster sauce in under 30 minutes.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 192kcal
Author: Brooke Burks
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic fresh
- 4 radishes sliced or grated
- 1 carrot peeled and grated
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 10 - 12 butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a large skillet, brown ground chicken. Season with salt and pepper, remove from the pan and drain. Set aside. Prep vegetables by chopping onions and reserve some of the chopped green tops, grate or slice radishes and carrot. Set aside.
1 pound ground chicken, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
In the same skillet over low to medium heat, add oyster and soy sauces along with the rice vinegar. Stir or whisk to combine while deglazing the pan. Gently cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
¼ cup oyster sauce, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Add garlic and onions to the pan of sauces and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 green onions
Remove the pan from the heat and add chicken back in along with the shredded radishes and carrot. Mix well and allow the heat to wilt the vegetables.
4 radishes, 1 carrot
To serve, Place cleaned whole butter lettuce leaves on a platter nearby and a bowl of reserved onions. Add chicken and sauce mixture to the bed of the lettuce and top with green onions to enjoy!
10 - 12 butter lettuce leaves
Nutrition (all values are estimates only)
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1273mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3850IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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Top tip
Make sure to remove the skillet from the heat before adding the vegetables. This allows them to stay fresh while only heating thru, preserving their texture which is so much of the allure of the dish.
💬 RECIPE FAQ'S
FAQ
Can I add more vegetables?
Adding more vegetables to our diets is always a good idea! Grate or chop things like bell peppers, sweet potatoes, leeks, parsnips or even more fresh herbs like parsley, chives are all great options.
What kind of lettuce should I use?
Butter and Romaine hearts are really the best to stand up to being a wrap. Iceberg seem sturdy but will often get watery and weighted down.
Can I make this ahead and reheat it?
Yes, this will store well, minus the lettuce, for up to a week. Allow to completely cool and store in an airtight container. Reheat over low heat in a skillet to serve. If the mix seems dry, add a tablespoon or so of water to it while heating.
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Reader Review
"I loved the freezer tips and made a double batch so we could enjoy some next week. This easy delicious recipe is a keeper."
- Karen
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