Orange Chicken Lettuce Cups
These orange chicken lettuce cups are packed with sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors, making them a delicious high-protein meal prep option. Serve them with avocado and rice for a more filling meal or keep them light with just the lettuce cups!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground turkey or chicken
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 red bell peppers chopped
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 4 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp chili crunch
- 1/4 tsp dried ginger or 1/2 tsp fresh, minced
For Serving:
- Butter lettuce cups
- Green onions sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Avocado sliced
- Cooked rice optional
Let's Make It
- Cook the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey or chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until mostly browned.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and chopped bell peppers. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the peppers begin to soften.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, coconut aminos, sesame oil, honey, and chili crunch.
- Simmer: Pour the sauce over the meat mixture (reserving a little for drizzling later if you want). Stir well and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the meat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Assemble: Spoon the orange chicken mixture into butter lettuce cups. Top with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and avocado. Drizzle with the reserved sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy as-is or pair with a side of rice for extra carbs!
- These store well in meal prep containers—just keep the lettuce separate until ready to eat!