Easy Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Easy Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect low-carb appetizer or light dinner. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve discovered the secret to crispy, juicy chicken that’s better than takeout. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Classic Chicken Caesar Wraps and Low Carb Bang Bang Chicken.

What You'll Need for Easy Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 head butter lettuce
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Chopped peanuts
• Optional: Sesame seeds
• Optional: Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
• Optional: Lime wedges

How to Make Easy Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps

1. Prepare ingredients: Chop green onions, cilantro, and grate ginger. Mince garlic. Shred carrots if not pre-shredded. Separate lettuce leaves and rinse.
2. Cook chicken: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. Add seasonings: Stir in garlic, ginger, and cook for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, Sriracha (if using), rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce (if using). Cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Assemble lettuce wraps: Spoon chicken mixture onto lettuce leaves. Top with shredded carrots, green onions, cilantro, and desired toppings. Serve immediately.

Storing & Reheating Easy Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare chicken mixture up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge and assemble lettuce wraps before serving.

Freezing Easy Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Not recommended for freezing.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and omit hoisin sauce.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey or pork for ground chicken.
• Make-ahead: See storage section for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for larger crowds.
• Troubleshooting: If chicken is not browning, increase heat to medium-high and cook until browned.

Easy Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

25 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Keto, Low Carb

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 head butter lettuce
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Seasonings

• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

• Chopped peanuts
• Sesame seeds
• Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Prepare ingredients: Chop green onions, cilantro, and grate ginger. Mince garlic. Shred carrots if not pre-shredded. Separate lettuce leaves and rinse.
2. Cook chicken: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. Add seasonings: Stir in garlic, ginger, and cook for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, Sriracha (if using), rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce (if using). Cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Assemble lettuce wraps: Spoon chicken mixture onto lettuce leaves. Top with shredded carrots, green onions, cilantro, and desired toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and omit hoisin sauce.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey or pork for ground chicken.
• Make-ahead: See storage section for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for larger crowds.
• Troubleshooting: If chicken is not browning, increase heat to medium-high and cook until browned.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: Prepare chicken mixture up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge and assemble lettuce wraps before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 170
• Protein: 17g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 5g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!