Today it’s all about …..I seriously just want to bust out singing “’bout that bass, ’bout that bass…” This song is something! If you haven’t heard it then be happy. I’ve had this song on replay in my head for the last two weeks after my hubby showed this video and now this crazy thing is stuck in my head. Cute family and funny prodigy but the real lyrics, well….let’s just say are sex and rock and roll as I call it. It’s never the good stuff that gets stuck in my head.
So no, it’s not all ’bout that bass today but more ’bout Super Easy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Not just Easy but SUPER easy because well, they are super easy. I made these handful of times now and every single time I crave more. Not only are these chicken wraps super, super flavorful (sesame oil combined with garlicky peppery sweet taste) but take less than 30 minutes to make while leaving everyone satisfied, including yourself and whoever does the dirty work in your household, i.e., the dishes, as there is hardly any clean up attached to this dish. It’s an ultimate weeknight meal!
I made these twice last week and can honestly say I’ll be happy to do it all over again. The marinade is the perfect combo of sweet and spicy and is only four ingredients. Recipe calls to marinate the chicken for 1 hour, however, I like to do it overnight to cut down prep time the next day.
I went with one of my favorite vegetable combos as a topping: cucumbers, green onions, and fresh cilantro leaves. You can add any additional veggies and/or nuts, noodles, or rice. I personally like the simplicity and lightness of these wraps. Protein + veggies and you have a satisfying light dinner without the added calories. These also double up as an appetizer!
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Incredibly easy chicken lettuce wraps with yummy sauce and simple toppings. It makes one delicious easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp. chili garlic sauce (can be found in Asian food isle)
- 1–1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
- 1–2 heads of Boston lettuce, leaves separated, washed and dried
- 1/2 hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced on diagonal
- 4 green onions, sliced on diagonal
- fresh cilantro leaves
- sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce. Season with salt and pepper. (I went light on S&P but added more after chicken was cooked). Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade. Add chicken slices to the remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate 1 hour up to overnight.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-hight heat (I had the heat on about an 8). Add olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add chicken and cook about 3-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken onto a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- To assemble chicken wraps: Top each lettuce leaf with couple pieces of chicken, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro leaves. Drizzle with reserved soy sauce marinade and enjoy!
Notes
To cut down prep time, marinate the chicken overnight and cook the next day.
**Prep time does not take into consideration the time it takes to marinate the chicken**
Keywords: easy, weeknight, kid friendly
lightly adapted from Cooking Light Jan/Feb 2015 issue
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olga says
So many of your recipes are so light but so filling and I appreciate that so much. these are great!
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Stephanie says
Wow! It is very natural and you do it with green vegetable. I like it very much and thank you to share a Awesome recipe.
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d says
NUTRITIONAL INFO WOULD BE NICE
Jill says
These are a staple in my home. I make them almost every week, they’re great! Light, easy and delicious. I love cucumbers so the addition of those is heaven for me. I do add rice (minimal for me, but my bf likes it) and onions, peppers and carrots to the mix to extend the servings a bit and add in more veggies. Thank you so much!
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Katya says
Thanks so much Jill! So awesome that you’re loving these!
Maria says
This looks very nice! I definitely have to try it! Thanks for sharing.
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Katya says
Thanks Maria! Hope you get a chance to try them out.
Jennifer Ellis says
I recently tried a different recipe using chili garlic sauce and found it a little -too- spicy for me. Do you think this would work well using sweet chili sauce instead?
Katya says
Hi Jennifer: I think it should work fine but you will get a slightly different taste.
Sam says
I found this recipe this morning and I loved the look of it so much I rushed to the grocery store the grab the bits I was missing and made it for dinner. I have to tell you, it was AMAZING. Mouthwateringly fabulous. The marinade smells fantastic and tastes just as good. I am so happy you shared this wonderful low carb recipe. Maybe now I’ll stick to my new years resolution haha. Much love
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Katya says
Thanks so much Sam! So glad you got a chance to make these. It’s definitely one of our family favorites. Have a great day!
Crystal Petersen says
Hi This recipe looks wonderful. I have just been diagnosed with fatty liver and being at risk for becoming diabetic. This looks like something that i could eat ( I would use less sugar) for the strict diet my Dr has recommended. I was wondering if there is anywhere I could find the nutritional info for this recipe?
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Katya says
Hi Crystal, unfortunately I do not have nutrition info on this recipe at this time. You can google nutrition calculator and plug in the info yourself. Hope that helps! Thanks.
Sabrina @ Familynano says
I am a huge fan of lettuce wrap recipes too, so bring them on! Love how easy this recipe is to pull together.
Thanks Katya
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Katya says
Thanks Sabrina!
Kyle King says
Very good. I enjoyed it through every bite.
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Katya says
So glad you did Kyle! Thanks for sharing your pics 🙂
Sammie L says
Hi Katya,
Just made these tonight and they were a hit! Everyone loved them and they looked so beautiful. The chicken caramelized so beautifully and the marinade was amazing! I am already getting excited about playing with the recipe — maybe I’ll add some bean sprouts and drizzle some lime on top, and maybe I’ll even sautee/stir fry up some red and orange bell peppers and water chestnuts to add more veggie goodness. With that said, these were *amazing* as is. LOVED ’em!
Here are a couple photos: http://postimg.org/image/8t3n5mtdj/ and http://postimg.org/image/vi5qvh1h5/dce7ad45/
Thanks again! 🙂
Sammie
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Katya says
Ahh..yes! You can do so much with these lettuce wraps. Load them up with so many delish veggies. Thank you again. I really appreciate all your detailed feedback and photos! Happy 4th to you!
Nguyet @ Taming of the Spoon says
These look so good. I am always looking for new healthy chicken recipes to try. Will have to make these soon!
Katya says
Thanks Nguyet! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!!! Let me know how you like them.
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I am just loving these chicken lettuce wraps. They look so incredibly healthy and light.. and would definitely make a super easy and delicious weeknight meal. Perfect for the summer weather here in Australia!
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Katya says
Thalia I’m so jealous of your summer weather! It’s negative 8 today…completely brutal and cold. I love chicken lettuce wraps too but hardly make them so I’m trying to change that 🙂
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
These look fantastic! I absolutely love lettuce wraps. And love all the spicy flavors here, too!
Katya says
Thanks girl! Me too!!!! But hardly ever ever make them at home 🙂