Keto Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Keto Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavor-packed, low-carb twist on a takeout classic! Made with juicy ground chicken, aromatic garlic and ginger, and a savory-sweet blend of soy sauce, hoisin, and sesame oil, this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste in just 25 minutes. Fresh iceberg or butter lettuce leaves serve as the perfect crisp and refreshing vessel, while water chestnuts add a satisfying crunch to every bite. Topped with chopped peanuts and a squeeze of lime, these wraps are ideal for a healthy appetizer, snack, or light dinner. Perfect for keto and gluten-free diets, this quick and easy recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for weeknights or gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground chicken
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 3 Green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 can (8 oz) Water chestnuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 8 Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
- 0.5 cup Chopped peanuts
- 4 Lime wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and saute for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (about 5-7 minutes).
Once the chicken is cooked through, add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir well to combine.
Stir in the green onions, red pepper flakes, chopped water chestnuts, and hoisin sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well heated.
Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool slightly.
To assemble the wraps, spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.
Top with chopped peanuts and a squeeze of fresh lime juice if desired.
Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.2 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 903 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 116.2 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 4094 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
