Gut-Friendly Chicken Lettuce Cups with Tahini-Ginger Sauce

Gut-Friendly Chicken Lettuce Cups with Tahini-Ginger Sauce

Light, crunchy, and full of flavour — these chicken lettuce wraps are paired with a creamy tahini-ginger sauce. Packed with protein, minerals, and gut-loving extras like fermented veggies, they make a nourishing meal or snack.

---

Why It’s Good for You

• Gut Support: Adding kimchi or sauerkraut introduces probiotics for a healthier microbiome.
• Mineral Rich: Tahini provides calcium, magnesium, and zinc to support hormones and bone health.
• Anti-inflammatory: Ginger and garlic offer natural anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Light & Energising: Lettuce wraps keep the meal fresh, fibre-rich, and easy to digest.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Ingredients:

• 500g free-range chicken breast or thigh, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp tamari or coconut aminos
• 1 head butter lettuce or cos lettuce, leaves separated
• ½ cup shredded carrot
• ½ cup cucumber, julienned
• ¼ cup kimchi or sauerkraut (optional, for probiotics)

Tahini-Ginger Sauce:

• 3 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp tamari or coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 2–3 tbsp warm water to thin

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add chicken, cook until golden and fully cooked.
2. Whisk the tahini sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
3. Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter. Fill with chicken, carrots, cucumber, and kimchi/sauerkraut.
4. Drizzle with tahini-ginger sauce, wrap, and enjoy fresh.

---

These cups are a perfect light lunch or dinner option that combines protein, fibre, and probiotic support for gut health. Fresh, simple, and delicious.