Ground Chicken Lettuce Cups
If you’re looking for a meal that’s fresh, flavorful, and comes together in under 30 minutes, these ground chicken lettuce cups deserve a spot on your weekly menu. They’re packed with savory ground chicken, crisp vegetables, and a delicious sauce that’s the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy. Wrapped in cool, crunchy lettuce leaves, this dinner is light and protein-packed, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
One of my favorite things about this recipe is how versatile it is. It works as an easy weeknight dinner, a healthy lunch, or even an appetizer for entertaining. You can customize the filling with whatever vegetables you have on hand, add some heat with sriracha or chili flakes, or top everything with chopped peanuts, fresh herbs, or a squeeze of lime for even more flavor.
Since the filling cooks in just one skillet, cleanup is minimal, making this one of those recipes you’ll find yourself making on repeat. It’s naturally high in protein, packed with colorful veggies, and feels just as satisfying as takeout.
Ingredients you’ll need for ground chicken lettuce cups
- Ground chicken
- Bell pepper and diced onion
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
For the sauce
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Maple syrup
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Scallions
- Sesame seeds
- Saute the diced vegetables in olive oil until browned
- Add in the ground chicken with salt & pepper and cook together for another 5-7 minutes, breaking up the chicken as you cook it
- Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a bowl, then pour it into the pan
- Cook the chicken mix with the sauce for another 5-7 minutes, until it absorbs all of the flavors
- Serve over lettuce cups with your favorite sauce
Why You’ll Love These Ground Chicken Lettuce Cups
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables
- Light, healthy, and full of bold flavor
- Perfect for meal prep
- Easily customizable with your favorite toppings and vegetables
Whether you’re looking for a lighter dinner or simply craving something packed with fresh flavor, these Ground Chicken Lettuce Cups are a recipe the whole family will enjoy. Serve them with steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or enjoy them exactly as they are for a simple meal that’s anything but boring.
Other recipes to make using ground chicken-
Spinach Chicken Burgers
Zucchini Herb Chicken Meatballs
Cilantro Lime Chicken Meatballs & Orzo
Ground Chicken Lettuce Cups
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- Bib lettuce or mini romain hearts, to serve
Stir-fry sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 3 scallions. chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Spicy Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sriracha. Add 1-2 more tbsp for a spicier sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Juice from 1/2 lime
Directions
- Heat a skillet on medium heat with 3 tbsp of olive oil.
- Add the diced pepper and onion and saute together for about 7-8 minutes.
- Add the ground chicken to the pan, breaking it apart with a spatula or meat masher. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned with the veggies for another 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour the sauce into the pan and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken mixture absorbs all of the sauce. Adjust salt as needed.
- Serve in lettuce cups with spicy mayo or your favorite hot sauce
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