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High Protein Low Calorie Chicken Cabbage Lettuce Wraps

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Crunchy lettuce cups filled with lean ground chicken, caramelized cabbage, and aromatic Asian flavors. A quick, healthy meal with big restaurant taste, low in calories but high in protein and fiber for lasting satisfaction.

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb (450g) lean ground chicken
1 medium green cabbage, thinly sliced (4 cups)
810 butter lettuce leaves
1/2 cup peeled julienned carrots
2 green onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp vegetable oil
Salt to taste
2 tsp rice vinegar(diet: Low-Calorie, cuisine: Asian Fusion)

Instructions

Preheat skillet on medium-high with 1 tsp oil
Cook ground chicken, breaking into pieces, until browned
Add garlic, ginger, carrots, and cabbage
Stir-fry 5-7 minutes until cabbage wilts and slightly caramelizes
Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, and salt
Microwave butter lettuce leaves 15-20 seconds to soften (optional)
Spoon chicken mixture onto lettuce leaves and serve

Notes

Chop cabbage fine for even cooking
Store cooked chicken in airtight container up to 3 days
Serve lettuce wraps chilled or at room temp
Add seeded cucumber for extra crunch

  • Author: Samantha Jones
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Low Calorie Meals
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion
  • Diet: Low-Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg