These keto Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are an Asian, healthy, satisfying appetizer/ light lunch. These wraps feature a delightful combination of sweet & salty, protein-rich chicken filling with fresh veggies & fresh low-carb lettuce leaves to wrap the filling. The filling can be stored & reheated well, making assembling & serving quicker for you. These keto Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are nutritious & low in carbs as we have swapped high-carb tortilla wraps with the lowest-carb lettuce leaves.
To savor the ideal wraps, let’s adhere to this recipe!
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STATISTICAL DATA:
- Course: Appetizer, light lunch/snacks
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Keto
- Time for preparation: Fifteen mins
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
- Time(total): Thirty mins
- Size/serve: Around 3 lettuce wraps
- Servings(total): Four
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Cooking method(primary): Sauteing on stovetop
REQUIRED TOOLS:
- A towel/lettuce spinner
- A wok/skillet(big)
- Cups & spoons for measuring
- Bowls for mixing
- Board for cutting & a knife
- Spatula(heat-safe silicon or rubber)/spoon(wooden)
INGREDIENTS:
TO MAKE THE FILLING OF CHICKEN:
- 2 sliced onions(green)
- A tablespoon of sesame oil
- 0.5 cup of carrots(grated)
- One lb of chicken, either ground/finely diced
- Finely chopped mushrooms(button/shiitake), 1 cup
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- A finely diced onion, small
- Grated ginger(fresh), 1 tbsp.
FOR SESAME SAUCE:
- Xanthan gum, 1/8th of the teaspoon
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- Chili garlic/sriracha sauce, one tsp.
- One tbsp. of hoisin sauce
- A teaspoon of sesame oil(toasted)
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar(rice)
- Maple syrup/honey, one tbsp.
ASSEMBLING ITEMS:
- A head of lettuce(iceberg/lettuce)
- Cashews/peanuts, crushed
- Sesame seeds(toasted)
- Additional sliced onions(green)
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SOY SAUCE:
- Choose a healthier version with a low amount of sodium. If you are gluten-free, go for tamari. It will also give you the same taste.
GINGER & GARLIC:
- Nothing can match the fragrance & flavor of fresh paste of garlic & ginger made at home by yourself. But if you are in a hurry, it’s alright to use commercial ginger & garlic paste. Read the label with focus that the commercial paste of ginger & garlic must be free from hidden sugars in the form of preservatives.
LETTUCE FOR WRAPS:
- Any type of lettuce will work well, like romaine, iceberg, or butter lettuce. The only difference is that butter lettuce is soft as compared to the other two. Separate the big leaves, wash them, & properly dry them before using.
GROUND CHICKEN:
- This makes our wraps protein-rich. You can swap the chicken with ground turkey, tofu, or vegan crumbles for a vegan version of the dish.
HOISIN SAUCE:
- If you are allergic to gluten, read the label & then buy the version whose label says the sauce is gluten-free. It provides depth & sweetness to your recipe.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Separate the large lettuce leaves.
- Wash & dry them in the proper way.
- Nicely chop all the veggies using a knife & cutting board.
- Place a skillet(large)/wok over a normal-high flame.
- Include sesame oil in it.
- Add the chicken(ground) once the oil heats up.
- Break it continuously using a wooden spoon till it changes its color.
- Cook it patiently till the ground chicken turns brown.
- At this moment, add onion, garlic & ginger.
- Stir & cook till you get their classic aroma & they become soft.
- Now, it’s time to include carrots & mushrooms.
- Cook them till they become tender, for around four mins.
- Grab a small bowl & add honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, sriracha, & vinegar.
- Mix these items well & mix cornstarch & water in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the sauce in the wok/skillet, followed by the xanthan gum.
- Mix to combine everything well.
- Cook till you see the sauce start thickening, for around three minutes.
- Place a standard amount of chicken sesame filling in the cups of lettuce.
- Garnish it with sesame seeds, crushed nuts, & green onions.
- You may now offer your Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps!
TIPS:
- Try to avoid the Romaine lettuce leaves or use them as a last resort. Because, the ribs are too firm & they hinder the wrapping of the leaves.
- To keep them crispy & look perfect for a long time, you need to properly dry the leaves after washing them.
- Use the fatty meat, like chicken with 20 % fat, or turkey meat. Utilize one tbsp. of coconut cream/cream cheese to add the healthy fats.
- Use chili oil or the keto version of sriracha sauce to increase the heat without the carb addition.
- Be alert & focused while buying the keto sauces. They should not contain any hidden sugar.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Pack the cooked filling in a container(sealed) & transfer it to the refrigerator for four days. It is better to use fresh lettuce leaves & quickly assemble at the time of serving after reheating the filling. you can also refrigerate the leaves after washing & drying them in a separate container.
FREEZER:
- Pack the filling in a similar manner as directed above. Freeze it for around sixty days. Defrost the filling the night before, and reheat using the skillet. Then, use fresh, washed & dried lettuce leaves to quickly assemble & serve.
FAQs:
Are there any other keto-friendly options than honey for sweetening the sauce?
- Following below mentioned sweeteners work best to sweeten the sauce without increasing the carb amount; Monk fruit liquid, stevia, Erythritol/ Allulose, etc.
What are the best types of lettuce that work best here?
- Lowest-carb versions to work best for this recipe are: Iceberg lettuce; if you want a crunchy option, Butter/bibb lettuce for those who prefer a softer version & best wrapping without tearing, Romaine leaves will also work, but they are too stiffer.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Size/serving: ~3 wraps
Calories: ~290 kilocalories
Carbs(total): Twelve grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Net carbohydrates: Ten grams
Proteins: 25 g
Fats: sixteen grams
Sodium: 580 milligrams
Sugar: Six grams