Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps Freezer Meal

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Introducing our Chicken Lettuce Wrap Freezer Meal recipe – the ultimate solution to your mealtime dilemmas. With this recipe, you can prepare a batch of these scrumptious wraps in advance and have a freezer stocked with deliciousness. Whether its a hurried weeknight dinner, or a quick lunch, these wraps are a lifesaver. 

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Why you’ll love this Chicken Lettuce Wraps Freezer Meal

• Crowd Pleaser
• You can (and should) make it in advance
• Healthy and Versatile
• Easy to find ingredients
• Minimal Prep

Chicken Lettuce Wraps Freezer Meal Recipe

Hannah Stewart

Introducing my Chicken Lettuce Wrap Freezer Meal recipe – the ultimate solution to your mealtime dilemmas.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 hours hrs

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian inspired

Servings 4

Equipment

• 1 Slow Cooker or Crock Pot
• 1 High speed blender
• 1 gallon freezer bag

Ingredients

 

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• 2-3 lbs ground chicken
• 2 cups carrots shredded
• 2 cups mushrooms diced
• 8 oz water chestnuts chopped

Sauce (Blend Together):

• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 3 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 cup coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tbsp raw honey
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt

For serving:

• 1 head Boston lettuce

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Instructions

 

Freezer Prep Directions:

• Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
• Add sauce ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. (You may have to scrap the sides once or twice).
• Add all ingredients, except for serving, to labeled gallon freezer bag.
• Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months. 

Slow Cooker Directions:

• Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
• Dump contents of the freezer bag into a slow cooker. (Do not stir)
• Cook on low 5-7 hours.
• Break up meat, stir, and serve in Boston lettuce!
• Optional: Serve with additional soy sauce!

Instant Pot Directions

1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water. (Do not stir).
2. Set to High Pressure for 15 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release. 
3. Break up meat, stir, and serve in Boston lettuce!
4. Optional: Serve with additional soy sauce!

Dietary Adjustments

Make it Gluten-Free:

• Use coconut aminos or tamari, not soy suace.

 

 

Make it Dairy-Free:

• This recipe is naturally dairy-free.

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Notes

• Water chestnuts provide a great crunch but if you want try skipping them and adding fresh cashews as a garnish. 
• You can use turkey or ground beef instead of chicken if desired. 
• Serve with some sweet and sour sauce on the side.
• Great app or main dish! 

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Equipment needed to Make Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

• 1 Slow Cooker or Crock Pot
• 1 High speed blender
• 1 gallon freezer bag

Ingredients for your Chicken Lettuce Wraps

• 2 lbs Ground chicken
• 2 cups Carrots shredded
• 2 cups Mushrooms diced
• 8 oz Water chestnuts (Optional) chopped
• Sauce (Blend Together):
• 1 tbsp Garlic powder
• 3 tsp Sesame oil
• 1/2 cup Coconut aminos if desired sub soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 2 tsp Ground ginger
• 1 tbsp Almond butter if desired sub peanut butter
• 1 tbsp Raw honey
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• For serving:
• 1 head Boston lettuce

How to make a Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Prep/freezer directions:

1. Label Freezer bag with recipe name, cooking from frozen directions and expiration date (todays date plus three months).
2. Add sauce ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
3. Add all ingredients to labeled gallon freezer bag.
4. Store in freezer for up to three months.

Cooking directions:

1. Thaw overnight in fridge or in the morning in some warm water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is ok).
2. Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker.
3. Cook on low 5-7 hours.
4. Break up meat, stir, and serve in Boston lettuce!
5. Optional: Serve with additional soy sauce!

• NOTES
• Water chestnuts provide a great crunch but if you want try skipping them and adding fresh cashews as a garnish. 
• You can use turkey or ground beef instead of chicken if desired. 
• Serve with some sweet and sour sauce on the side.

What to serve/pair with your Low carb chicken lettuce wraps

Sides:

• Asian Slaw
• Steamed Jasmine Rice
• Vegetable Spring Rolls

Desserts:

• Mango Sticky Rice
• Banana Spring Rolls 
• Coconut Rice Pudding

Mocktails:

• Watermelon Basil Cooler
• Ginger Peach Iced Tea
• Blueberry Mint Lemonade

Popular Substitutions and Additions

Substitutions:

• Ground Turkey: Substitute the 2 pounds of ground chicken with an equal amount of ground turkey. Ground turkey is a lean and tasty alternative that works well with the other ingredients, providing a slightly different flavor profile.
• Cashew Butter: Instead of almond butter or peanut butter, you can use cashew butter as a substitute. It adds a creamy and nutty richness to the sauce while keeping it nut-free for those with allergies.
• Tamari Sauce: If you’re looking for a soy sauce alternative, use tamari sauce instead of coconut aminos or soy sauce. Tamari is a gluten-free soy sauce substitute that provides a savory umami flavor to the dish.  

Additions:

• Red Bell Peppers: Dice and sauté some red bell peppers to add a pop of color and sweetness to your Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Bell peppers freeze well and contribute a lovely crunch to the filling.
• Frozen Peas: Toss in a handful of frozen peas to the filling mixture. They not only add a vibrant green color but also provide a burst of sweetness and a different texture to the wraps.
• Chopped Scallions: Sprinkle some chopped scallions over the filling just before serving or before freezing. They lend a mild onion flavor and a fresh, aromatic element to the wraps.

These substitutions and additions offer some variation to the traditional Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe while maintaining a freezer-friendly quality. Feel free to mix and match based on your preferences and dietary needs.

How to Reheat and Store Chicken Lettuce Wraps after cooking

Best way to store family-friendly Chicken Lettuce Wraps leftovers?

Storing your Chicken Lettuce Wraps leftovers properly can help maintain their flavor and texture. Make sure to allow the cooked Chicken Lettuce Wraps to cool down to room temperature before storing them.

If your Chicken Lettuce Wraps consist of separate components like the filling and lettuce leaves, consider storing them separately. This prevents the lettuce leaves from becoming soggy. When you store, use airtight containers or resealable plastic bags for storage. Always label the containers with the date of preparation to keep track of freshness.

How long will Chicken Lettuce Wraps last in the fridge?

With the proper cooling and storing practices in place, your Chicken Lettuce Wrap leftovers will remain fresh in the fridge for 4-5 days. If you plan to keep them longer than that period, consider freezing them for extended storage.

Can I freeze Make-Ahead chicken lettuce wraps after cooking?

Absolutely. If freezing, wrap each chicken lettuce wrap individually in plastic wrap or foil. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. This prevents them from sticking together and allows you to reheat individually when needed.

Once you have frozen the individual wrappings, transfer the wraps to a labeled and dated freezer-safe bag. Squeeze out excess air before sealing to prevent freezer burn. Frozen Chicken Lettuce Wraps can be stored for up to 2-3 months. B

eyond that, the quality may start to degrade. If you are wanting to make this a raw freezer meal, add all ingredients into a raw freezer-friendly bag, hold the lettuce for day-of serving.

How to reheat Quick and Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps?

If you are reheating your chicken lettuce wraps from a frozen state, transfer them from the freezer to the refrigerator the night before you plan to reheat them.

Thawing them out helps to maintain the texture of the meal. To reheat your leftovers in the microwave, place the Chicken Lettuce Wrap on a microwave-safe plate and cover it loosely with a damp paper towel. Reheating 30-second intervals, checking and flipping as needed until heated through.

If you are looking to reheat the filling, you may use a stovetop sauce pan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until desired temperature has been reached.

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