Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (gluten-free, paleo)

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These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are reminiscent of PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps, yet they’re gluten-free, paleo-friendly and much healthier. With fresh ingredients and a few simple swaps, you can easily make this family favorite chicken dinner recipe.

These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are reminiscent of PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps, yet they're gluten-free, paleo and much healthier. It's a family favorite chicken dinner recipe.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This is an easy, weeknight chicken dinner recipe that’s bursting with flavor. They’re reminiscent of the “back in the day” PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps that I used to devour during college. But this version is gluten-free, healthier and I think has a little more pizzaz (especially with those crunchy mung bean sprouts).

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It can be difficult grabbing Asian “take out” if you’re celiac or gluten-free like me. You always have to double (and triple) check that the meal you received was indeed made with tamari rather than soy sauce.

Now, if you’ve read Roaming Free you know I’m a big proponent of traveling the world, gastrotourism and just getting out there. To not let your dietary restrictions restrict you from life. But preparation and a little extra caution should always be exercised as well.

The good news about this recipe is you know it’s 100% gluten-free and safe because you’re making it at home. And likely with fresher and cleaner ingredients than anything in a restaurant.

These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are reminiscent of PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps, yet they're gluten-free, paleo and much healthier. It's a family favorite chicken dinner recipe.

These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are reminiscent of PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps, yet they're gluten-free, paleo and much healthier. It's a family favorite chicken dinner recipe.

 

What’s in Chicken Lettuce Wraps?

So let’s chat about what it’s my version of these chicken lettuce wraps. The sauce is a mix of organic tamari (you could also use coconut aminos), blackstrap molasses (the best flavor enhancer), toasted sesame oil, white wine vinegar and almond butter (hello, homemade almond butter).

It’s a salty, nutty, umami sauce that’ll definitely have you going back for seconds.

These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are reminiscent of PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps, yet they're gluten-free, paleo and much healthier. It's a family favorite chicken dinner recipe.

Then, you’ve got a chicken “mix” that’s ground chicken, garlic, onion, ginger, water chestnuts and green onions. And it all comes together so quickly and easily.

Once everything is cooked, all that’s left to do is pile it high into the perfect green eating device – butter lettuce leaves! Just lay out the washed leaves, spoon in the chicken mix and top with mung bean sprouts for a delicious, new and improved Asian chicken lettuce wrap.

For more healthy chicken dinner recipes, make sure to check out my Roasted Balsamic Chicken, Coconut Curry Chicken, Parsnip Noodle Chicken Alfredo and Grilled Chicken Souvlaki with Dairy-Free Tzatziki. Enjoy!

These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are reminiscent of PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps, yet they're gluten-free, paleo and much healthier. It's a family favorite chicken dinner recipe.

These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are reminiscent of PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps, yet they're gluten-free, paleo and much healthier. It's a family favorite chicken dinner recipe.

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (gluten-free, paleo)

5 from 43 votes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Description

These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are reminiscent of PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps, yet they're healthier, gluten-free and paleo. I'm sure they'll soon become one of your favorite chicken dinner recipes. Watch me make them in the video above.

Ingredients 
 

Sauce

Lettuce Wraps

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 large onion, diced
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 8 oz water chestnuts (whole or sliced), drained and diced
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves removed and washed
  • optional 1 cup mung bean sprouts

Instructions 

  • Combine all of the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and whisk together.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned, making sure to break up the chicken as it cooks.
  • Add the minced garlic, onion and ginger to the chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes longer, or until the onion starts to become translucent.
  • Pour the sauce on top of the chicken and stir until well combined. Add the water chestnuts and green onions, then stir everything together. Season with black pepper.
  • To serve, place a large spoonful of chicken mixture onto a butter lettuce leaf. Top with mung bean sprouts.

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Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1336mg | Potassium: 993mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1440IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3.2mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Keto Lettuce Wraps, Paleo Lettuce Wraps
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This post was original published April 2016, but updated to include new photos and a video. 

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