Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps

prep time: 5 MINUTEScook time: 15 MINUTEStotal time: 20 MINUTES

Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are only about 4 net carbs per serving! This savory sesame chicken is wrapped in crisp lettuce and topped with crunchy nuts and fresh green onions!PRINT4.5 Stars (2 Reviews)

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound chicken, cut into small pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chicken broth (water or cooking wine will work also)

For the Sesame Sauce

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (brown sugar swerve or monkfruit golden for keto)
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter

For the Wraps

• 1 head iceberg lettuce
• Green onions
• Almonds or peanuts

Instructions

1. Heat a large 12 inch skillet to medium heat. Add the olive oil and add the chopped chicken to the pan, cook stirring occasionally until it begins to brown.
2. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion. Continue to stir occasionally until chicken is cooked through and peppers are tender. Reduce heat to medium low.
3. Add the chicken broth to the skillet to degalze the pan. Stir well and scrape the bottom of the pan well.
4. In a small bowl combine all of the sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth (this is easier to whisk if you micorwave for 10-20 seconds first)
5. Pour the Asian sauce over the chicken and peppers, stir well.
   Allow the mixture to simmer over medium low for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. When mixture has thickened remove from heat.
6. Serve with cold lettuce leaves. Top with green onions, chopped almonds, or peanuts.

Nutrition Information:

YIELD:

 4 

SERVING SIZE:

 1 1/2
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 198TOTAL FAT: 7.2gCHOLESTEROL: 82mgSODIUM: 88.4mgCARBOHYDRATES: 5gNET CARBOHYDRATES: 3.4gFIBER: 1.6gSUGAR: 2gPROTEIN: 28g