Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps provide 18g protein and 130 calories per serving — a high-volume, low-calorie option for cutting phases or refuel meals. Batch-preps 8 servings on the stovetop in minimal time, stretching a single cook across an entire week. Use as a low-calorie protein-rich meal to create deficit days without sacrificing satiety.
Ingredients
- •Orange Juice, Fresh(160g)
- •Honey(45g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(45g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(30g)
- •Cornstarch(15g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(3g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(3g)
- •Garlic powder(1g)
- •Sriracha sauce(10g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(454g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Orange
- •Water Chestnuts, Canned, Drained
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(60g)
- •Butter Lettuce (Boston/Bibb)
Instructions
- 1Whisk together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, fresh ginger, sesame oil, garlic powder, and sriracha in a large bowl until combined and smooth.
- 2Pour the sauce into a large sauté pan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- 3Stir the cooked chicken, diced orange, water chestnuts, and green onions into the sauce until fully combined.
- 4Continue cooking over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring gently, until all ingredients are warmed through and the chicken is heated to at least 165°F internally.
- 5Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool for 1–2 minutes.
- 6Divide the chicken mixture evenly into 8 portions and spoon each portion into a butter lettuce leaf just before serving, or divide the warm chicken mixture into 8 airtight containers and store refrigerated for up to 4 days, assembling wraps fresh when ready to eat.
- 7Serve immediately with lettuce cups, or reheat gently over low heat before assembling wraps.
Nutrition — Per Serving
130
calories
18g
protein
2g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Saturated fat
- 0.6g
- Sodium
- 260 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
8 servings per batch · ~103g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps have per serving?
Each serving contains 18g protein and 130 calories, with just 2g fat and 10g carbs. This makes it a lean protein option that fits well into calorie-restricted meal plans.
How long does Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps take to make?
It's marked as quick prep on stovetop with 8 servings batched at once, so you can have multiple wraps ready for the week with minimal active cooking time.
Are Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps good for fat loss?
At 130 calories and 18g protein per serving, these wraps are ideal for fat loss phases where you need high-protein, low-calorie options to stay full between meals. The 2g fat and 10g carbs keep the macro profile lean without sacrificing satiety.
