Low Calorie Thai Lettuce Wraps

Savor the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with these Low Calorie Thai Lettuce Wraps—a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make dish perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches! This recipe features lean ground chicken infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and onions, cooked to perfection in a savory-sweet blend of low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin, and a touch of rice vinegar. Crunchy water chestnuts and shredded carrots add texture, while fresh cilantro and green onions provide a burst of freshness. Served in crisp butter lettuce leaves and paired with a squeeze of lime, these wraps are a low-carb, gluten-free option that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, they are a testament to how healthy eating can be both quick and flavorful. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining, this dish will transport your taste buds straight to Thailand!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground chicken
• 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional)
• 0.5 cup Water chestnuts, finely diced
• 0.5 cup Shredded carrots
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 12 pieces Butter lettuce leaves
• 4 pieces Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped onion, garlic, and grated ginger. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha (if using). Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to coat the chicken evenly.

Step 5

Add the diced water chestnuts and shredded carrots to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm through.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the green onions and chopped cilantro.

Step 7

Wash and separate the butter lettuce leaves. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 8

Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into each lettuce leaf.

Step 9

Serve the lettuce wraps with lime wedges on the side for a bright citrus finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(962.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1210.4

Total Fat 66.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.2g
Cholesterol 385.7mg	0%
Sodium 2494.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 101.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 191.4mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 3775.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 31.8%

Carbs: 21.5%