You guys are not going to believe how EASY and totally delicious this chicken and cauliflower rice lettuce cups dinner is!! We recently stumbled across this riced cauliflower stir fry in the frozen section at Trader Joe’s. We just had to try it because we know we already love the plain frozen riced cauliflower and figured this would be good too. Wow! We were right! It’s seriously so yummy. It has peas, red peppers, grilled corn, green onions and ginger so they did all the prep work for us! Yay! Thanks TJ’s.

We decided that we’d add some ground chicken and a little more flavoring and serve it in lettuce cups. Both of our families all love lettuce cups. Our kids will devour them so that’s a total win. We chose to add a little extra freshly grated ginger because well, it’s fresh ginger. Duh! Fresh ginger is a game changer. It’s so dang delicious.
We also added in coconut aminos in place of soy sauce. Coconut aminos are a fantastic way to get that savory salty flavor without all the sodium or additives. If you have not tried it yet, please add it to your next list. The other great news is that coconut aminos are gluten free.
So we just browned up the ground chicken in a large skillet with a little sesame oil first. Then came the next part…ready for it?? Cut open the bag of the cauliflower rice stir fry and pour it into the skillet with the chicken!! Can you do it? Yes! You got this! I mean, is this an easy weeknight meal or what? Then just add in the hoisin, coconut aminos and fresh ginger and dinner is ready to go!!
We used iceberg lettuce for our cups because the kids think it’s more like eating at a restaurant so guess what? We’ll do it like that! No problem. We also happen to like the crunch of iceberg too. You could use cabbage if you’d rather. That’s the beauty of this recipe! Go for it!

What to Eat with this Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Lettuce Cups?
I love to eat these Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Lettuce Cups with a side of Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus or Chipotle Sweet Potato Mash. Both of these dips add a creamy, spicy flavor that I love to have it with the crunch taste of the lettuce cups. Sometimes, I even use them as a dip right alongside the cups. Seriously, just try it and let me know what you think, it’s really delicious and you will fell a lot of deferent flavors inside your mouth with one single bite which is awesome.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb. ground lean chicken
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 package Fried rice cauliflower stir fry (from Trader Joe’s) (can also use plain cauliflower rice and add diced veggies of your choice)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp hoisin
- ¼ C coconut (or 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce to taste)
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 2 red chili peppers – thinly sliced for garnish

How to Make Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Lettuce Cups?
Step 1:
Heat a large sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl it around. After that Add the ground chicken and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 2:
Once the chicken is cooked, pour in the sesame oil. Then add the cauliflower rice stir fry. Cook and stir for around 3 minutes.
Step 3:
Next, stir in the hoisin sauce, coconut aminos (or soy sauce), and the grated ginger. Keep stirring everything together and Let it cook for 2–3 more minutes.
Step 4:
Now, Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside to cool just a bit. While it’s cooling, wash the iceberg lettuce and pull off the big leaves to use as cups. Pat them dry with a towel.
Step 5:
Scoop the chicken mixture into each lettuce cup. Sprinkle the top with thin slices of red chili pepper fi you want for a little spice. Enjoy.

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
- Large sauté pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Grater (for ginger)
- Clean towel or paper towels
- Serving plate or tray

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS?
Just keep the chicken and cauliflower mixture in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay good for about 4 days.

FAQ
What if I don’t have hoisin sauce?
You can use a mix of soy sauce and a little honey.
Can I use turkey instead of chicken?
Yes, Ground turkey works just as well.
Are cauliflower rice and regular rice the same?
Not really.
What kind of veggies can I add?
Sometimes I love to add chopped carrots, peas, green beans, or bell peppers.
Can I freeze the chicken mixture?
Yes, you can freeze the cooked chicken filling in a sealed container for up to 1 month.
CONCLUSION
Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Lettuce Cups are easy, and super tasty. You can switch up the ingredients, make them spicier as I did.
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