Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps offer a delightful fusion of tender chicken and crunchy vegetables, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for a low-carb meal, they are both satisfying and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams, diced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Green onions - 2, finely chopped
• Bell pepper - 1 small, diced
• Carrot - 1 small, grated
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Lettuce leaves (Butter or Romaine) - 6 leaves
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, combine diced chicken breast, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Spread the marinated chicken mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring it's in a single layer.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly golden.
5. While the chicken is baking, prepare the vegetables: in a bowl, mix the diced bell pepper, grated carrot, and chopped green onions.
6. Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before mixing it with the prepared vegetables.
7. Taste the mixture and season with salt and black pepper as desired.
8. To serve, spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture into lettuce leaves, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and enjoy.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and weight management.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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