Chicken Cabbage Wraps with Peanut Drizzle
These chicken cabbage lettuce wraps are a quick, high-protein meal packed with crunchy vegetables and topped with an easy peanut butter drizzle. They’re low-carb, dairy-free, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 2
Calories: 293.3kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ lb ground chicken lean
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 2 green onions sliced
- 2 cups cabbage shredded
- 1 small carrot shredded
- 1 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp black pepper
Fresh Toppings
- ½ cup cucumber thinly sliced
- 2 radishes thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp green onion
For Serving
- cabbage leaves
- sesame seeds optional
Quick Peanut Butter Drizzle
- 1 tbsp peanut butter natural
- 1 tsp warm water or more
- ½ tsp soy sauce low-sodium
- 1 tsp lime juice
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Large skillet
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.1 tsp sesame oil
- Add chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.½ lb ground chicken
- Add garlic, ginger, and green onion. Cook 1 minute.1 clove garlic, 1 tsp ginger, 2 green onions
- Stir in shredded cabbage and carrot. Cook 4–5 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.2 cups cabbage, 1 small carrot
- Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Stir well.1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp rice vinegar, ½ tsp black pepper
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce, and lime juice until smooth. Add more water as needed for a drizzle consistency.1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp warm water, ½ tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp lime juice
- Spoon chicken mixture into cabbage or romaine leaves.cabbage leaves
- Top with cucumber, radish, extra green onion, and sesame seeds.½ cup cucumber, 2 radishes, 1 tbsp green onion, sesame seeds
- Drizzle with the peanut sauce before serving.
Cooking Tips
- Lower Sodium Option: Use low-sodium tamari and unsalted peanut butter to reduce sodium content.
- Boost Crunch: Add extra cucumber or shredded cabbage right before serving for more texture.
- Increase Protein: Add extra chicken or sprinkle with edamame for a higher-protein meal.
- Make It Spicier: Add sriracha, chili garlic sauce, or extra chili flakes to the filling or peanut drizzle.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Store the chicken mixture and toppings separately for easy lunches throughout the week.
- Keep Lettuce Crisp: Pat cabbage or romaine leaves dry before filling to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Cabbage Wraps with Peanut Drizzle
Serving Size
4 wraps
Amount per Serving
Calories
293.3
% Daily Value*
Fat
15.8
g
24
%
Saturated Fat
3.8
g
24
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Cholesterol
97.5
mg
33
%
Sodium
480.5
mg
21
%
Potassium
1250.9
mg
36
%
Carbohydrates
15.6
g
5
%
Fiber
5.1
g
21
%
Sugar
6.9
g
8
%
Protein
25.6
g
51
%
Vitamin C
63.1
mg
76
%
Calcium
158
mg
16
%
Iron
2.3
mg
13
%
Magnesium
79
mg
20
%
Zinc
2.5
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.