Hot Honey Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Hot Honey Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick, versatile meal with a sweet, spicy kick. Ground chicken, honey, and hot sauce come together in crispy lettuce wraps, making them a perfect low-carb, healthy option for lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet or pan
- Mixing bowls
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer (optional)
- Strainer (optional for lettuce)
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey/beef
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- Pinch of salt and cayenne pepper
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 large head of lettuce butter lettuce or romaine works best
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground chicken and cook until browned and crumbled, seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Stir in minced red onion and garlic, cooking until soft.
- Add hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine.
- Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens. Add a splash of chicken stock if you prefer a saucier mixture.
- Stir in chopped green onions and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves, serve with lime wedges, and optional extra hot sauce.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (approximate per serving):
- Calories: 160 (with 2 oz chicken)
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 21g
- Fats: 7g