There was a time when the low-carb trend had everyone swapping buns for lettuce leaves on burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs. I wasn’t a fan then—take the bun off my favorite cheeseburger and you’ll see how serious I am about bread. But while experimenting with a Thai chicken stir‑fry idea, I decided to try eating the savory chicken wrapped in crisp lettuce so I could pick it up and eat with my hands. This wasn’t replacing bread on something that traditionally uses a bun; it was simply adding a fresh, crunchy wrapper to a dish that’s already meant to be enjoyed with chopsticks or a fork. The result surprised me: juicy, well-seasoned chicken tucked into cool lettuce leaves is bright, satisfying, and easy to eat. At only 4 Points for two wraps, these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are an excellent low-carb, low-calorie option for lunch or dinner—and they require no utensils. Leave the buns for the burgers and use lettuce for these tasty wraps instead. Enjoy!
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This flavorful, low-calorie Thai recipe turns simple ingredients into a fresh, hand-held meal. Tender chicken with tangy, savory seasoning wrapped in crisp lettuce makes a great Weight Watchers-friendly lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 large lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1–2 tbsp Thai chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the soy sauce, Thai chili paste, sugar, and lime juice. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 8–10 minutes total.
- Divide the cooked chicken evenly among the prepared lettuce leaves, top with chopped cilantro, and serve immediately.
Preparation time: 10 minute(s)
Cooking time: 15 minute(s)
Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate, High protein
Number of servings (yield): 4
Culinary tradition: Thai
Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 2 wraps
Each serving = 4 Points
PER SERVING: 176 calories; 5.5g fat; 5.5g carbohydrates; 24g protein; 0g fiber