Ginger Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
A light, protein-rich dinner featuring tender minced ginger chicken served in crisp lettuce leaves with a refreshing, crunchy carrot and cucumber slaw. It is flavorful, satisfying, and perfect after a more filling lunch.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Reshma + Lila
Reshma created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetable slaw ahead of time and store it in the fridge so it is chilled and extra crisp when assembling the wraps.
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the seasoning sauce
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Prepare the seasoning sauce
Prepare the seasoning sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, honey, and sesame oil until the honey is fully dissolved.
Look for: the honey is fully dissolved
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Cook the chicken
Cook the chicken: Heat the sesame oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced chicken and grated ginger to the pan. Cook, stirring to break up the meat, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Look for: the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned
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Combine
Combine: Pour half of the prepared dressing over the warm chicken in the skillet, tossing for 1 minute until absorbed, then remove the skillet from the heat.
Look for: absorbed, then remove the skillet from the heat
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Build the wraps
Build the wraps: Wash and dry the butter lettuce leaves. In a medium bowl, toss the grated carrot, sliced cucumber, and diced tomato with the remaining dressing.
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Serve
Serve: Spoon the warm ginger chicken into the lettuce leaves, top with the crunchy vegetable slaw, and garnish with chopped fresh coriander before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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