Cooking with Kimmi – Sticky Protein Chicken Lettuce Cups

Resolution Focus: “I want flavour without the food coma.”

These are light, high-protein, handheld, and feel a bit fancy — but take 15 minutes.

Sweet, savoury, sticky chicken wrapped in crisp lettuce cups.

 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• 400g chicken mince

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp honey (or sugar-free maple)

• 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice

• 1 scoop unflavoured protein powder

• 1 tbsp water (to mix protein powder)

To serve:

• 8–10 iceberg or cos lettuce cups

• Sliced spring onion

• Sesame seeds

• Optional: chopped chilli

 Method

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

2. Add garlic + ginger, cook 30 seconds.

3. Add chicken mince and cook until browned.

4. Stir in soy sauce, honey, vinegar. Let it bubble until slightly sticky.

5. Mix protein powder with 1 tbsp water to form a smooth paste.

6. Stir into the chicken and cook 1–2 more minutes (it thickens the sauce + boosts protein).

7. Spoon into crisp lettuce cups and top with spring onion + sesame.

 Approx Macros (per serve)

• Protein: ~40–45g

• Lower carb

• Moderate fat

• High satiety

Why This One’s Different

✔ Handheld format
✔ Savoury + sticky flavour profile
✔ Asian-style vibe
✔ Great for entertaining or meal prep

Kimmi Reminder

Healthy doesn’t have to mean boring.
If it tastes good, you’ll actually stick to it.