Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps deliver 30g protein and 416 calories per serving — a light, carb-controlled option for cut phases. Batch-preps 4 servings quickly on the stovetop without added grains or noodles, keeping total calories low while maintaining high protein density. Perfect for hitting protein targets on days when you're managing calorie deficit.
Ingredients
- •Vegetable oil(60g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •Carrots(240g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(30g)
- •Garlic
- •Mushrooms, Shiitake(240g)
- •Bean Sprouts(240g)
- •Ground Chicken(454g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Basil, Fresh(360g)
- •Coconut Milk, Full-Fat, Canned
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(60g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(90g)
- •Fish sauce(45g)
- •Chili Paste, Sambal Oelek(15g)
- •Basil, Fresh(240g)
- •Lettuce, Romaine
- •Peanuts
Instructions
- 1In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, soy sauce, rice vinegar, fish sauce, chile sauce and Thai basil over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium low, and simmer until reduced by half, about 10-12 minutes.
- 2While sauce is simmering, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, carrots, Bring 2 T oil to medium-high heat and sauté onion, red pepper, carrots, ginger and garlic until mostly cooked and softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add mushrooms and bean sprouts and saute for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from pan.
- 3Add an additional 2 Tbsp. oil to pan and brown chicken for 4-6 minutes until cooked through. Remove from pan.
- 4Combine the coconut sauce with the cooked chicken and vegetables and toss until combined. Portion the mixture into lettuce cups, then garnish with crushed peanuts, lime and additional Thai basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
416
calories
30g
protein
26g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Saturated fat
- 5.0g
- Sodium
- 1586 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 6.9g
4 servings per batch · ~519g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps have per serving?
Each serving contains 30g of protein at 416 calories with 26g fat and 20g carbs. This moderate-carb option delivers respectable protein in a low-calorie format suitable for multiple daily servings.
How long does Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps take to prep?
Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps is quick prep and batch-makes 4 servings on the stovetop in one session. The lettuce wrap format minimizes prep work once the filling is cooked.
Is Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps good for fat loss?
At 416 calories and 20g carbs per serving, Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps is a strong fat loss option that delivers 30g protein in a filling, low-calorie meal you can eat multiple times per day during a cut. The lettuce base keeps calories minimal while the chicken satisfies protein requirements.
