Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps

🕒 Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 10 min
🍽 Serves: 4
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Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and flavorful twist on a classic dish, perfect for a light and satisfying meal. These wraps are packed with juicy grilled chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a tangy sauce that brings everything together.

Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken breasts are the star of the show, providing a lean and protein-rich foundation. Olive oil helps in grilling and adds a touch of richness. The garlic powder and onion powder deliver a savory depth, while salt and pepper enhance the overall flavor. The colorful red bell pepper and yellow bell pepper add sweetness and a slight crunch. Butter lettuce serves as a crisp and refreshing base for the wraps. The sauce, made from soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger, ties everything together with its sweet, salty, and slightly spicy notes.

Tips & Tricks

  • For more flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • For an extra crunch, add some sliced almonds or chopped peanuts on top.
  • To save time, you can prepare the sauce a day ahead and store it in the fridge.

Serving Suggestions

These lettuce wraps pair wonderfully with a side of steamed jasmine rice or quinoa for a more filling meal. Add a chilled cucumber salad with a dash of rice vinegar for a refreshing contrast. If you're feeling a bit indulgent, serving with a side of crispy wonton chips can add a delightful crunch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use another type of lettuce?
Yes, Romaine or iceberg lettuce can be good alternatives if you prefer a different texture.
How can I make this dish vegetarian?
Swap the chicken with tofu or portobello mushrooms for a delicious vegetarian version.
Is there a substitute for soy sauce?
You can use tamari or coconut aminos as a gluten-free alternative.

Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe Walkthrough

Start by preheating your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. While that's warming up, take your chicken breasts and rub them with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. This simple seasoning will enhance the chicken's natural flavors.

Once the grill is ready, place the chicken on it and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side. You want to see those lovely grill marks and ensure the chicken is cooked through. When done, take them off the grill and let them rest, which helps keep the juices in.

With the chicken resting, toss the red bell pepper and yellow bell pepper slices onto the grill. Let them char slightly, about 3-4 minutes, which will bring out their sweetness and add a smoky touch.

While the peppers are grilling, whip up the sauce. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and freshly grated ginger. This sauce is the magic that ties the whole dish together, infusing each bite with a burst of flavor.

Once the chicken has rested, slice it into thin strips. Now, you're ready to assemble your wraps. Take a leaf of butter lettuce, add a few slices of the grilled chicken, a handful of the charred peppers, and drizzle a bit of the sauce on top. Wrap it up and enjoy!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
  • Healthy and low-carb without sacrificing flavor.
  • Customizable with your favorite veggies and toppings.
  • Great for meal prep; stays fresh for days.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 head of butter lettuce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp freshly grated ginger

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked. Remove from grill and let rest.
4. In the same grill pan, add bell peppers and grill for 3-4 minutes until slightly charred.
5. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger to make the sauce.
6. Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips.
7. To assemble, take a lettuce leaf, add some grilled chicken slices, grilled bell peppers, and drizzle with sauce. Wrap and serve immediately.

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