Easy Low Carb Thai Lettuce Wraps

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This flavorful and low calorie Thai recipe is a great, low carb way to eat finger food. Juicy and perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are wrapped in fresh lettuce and make an excellent lunch idea.

I am a fan of easy yummy recipes just like this one. No forks required!! Enjoy!

 

       Ingredients

• 1lb 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
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• Juice from 1 lime

     Instructions

1. Heat sesame oil in a medium sized non-stick skillet over medium high heat.
2. Add in garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Then add in chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Turn heat down to medium, and then stir in soy sauce, chili paste, sugar, and lime juice, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until chicken is full cooked through…about 8-10 minutes.
4. Divide chicken evenly amongst lettuce leaves and top with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)
Cooking time: 15 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 4

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 2 wraps

PER SERVING: 176 calories; 5.5g fat; 5.5g carbohydrates; 24g protein; 0g fiber