Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps
”Healthy sesame chicken” doesn’t have to mean “worse sesame chicken.” Try this irresistible at-home sesame chicken recipe with lettuce wraps and you’ll wonder why you’ve had it any other way.
Servings: 4
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
CHICKEN INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
- ¼ cup cornstarch
SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoon chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon sherry or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
TO SERVE:
- 1 bag romaine hearts or iceberg lettuce
- 1 bunch green onions sliced
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Add all of the sauce ingredients to a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Place the chicken and cornstarch in a large bowl. Mix until all of the chicken is coated in cornstarch.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to cover the skillet. Once the oil is covering the pan, add half of the chicken. Cook for about 10 minutes or until chicken is 165 degrees internally.
- Add half of the sauce mixture to the skillet and stir. After 30 seconds, turn the heat to low so that the chicken and sauce can simmer together for about 4 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Repeat with other half of chicken & sauce.
- Remove chicken from the pan. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- To portion, divide into 4ths; for a more exact portion measurement, divide total food weight (not including dish) by 4.
- Add chicken to lettuce wraps and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is gluten and dairy free.
- To make vegetarian: Use tofu instead of chicken
- For extra carbs: Serve with rice or veggies
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 10.5g