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 all ingredients together in a large saute pan (or you can whisk it together in a smaller bowl and then add it to the saute pan) until combined, adding sriracha if desired to taste.
- 2Turn the stove burner to medium-high, and heat the sauce until it reaches a simmer, stirring occasionally. After it simmers for about a minute, the sauce should thicken. Then it will be ready to use with the recipe.
- 3Prepare orange sauce as directed above.
- 4Once it’s ready, stir the chicken, diced orange, water chestnuts, and green onions into the sauce until combined. Continue cooking over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until all of the ingredients are warmed through.
- 5Remove from heat, and portion the chicken mixture into the lettuce cups. Sprinkle with your desired toppings, and serve immediately.
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.
