Paleo Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Craving a healthy yet flavorful meal? These Paleo Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps deliver the perfect balance of bold, zesty Thai-inspired flavors with a wholesome paleo twist. Made with tender ground chicken cooked in a savory sauce of coconut aminos, almond butter, lime juice, and a hint of spice, this recipe is packed with fresh ingredients like ginger, garlic, julienned carrots, green onions, and cilantro. Served on crisp, refreshing lettuce leaves, these wraps are low-carb, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making them a crowd-pleasing choice for weeknight dinners or light lunches. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re quick, customizable, and can be garnished with optional crushed cashews for extra crunch. Perfect for anyone seeking a nutritious, paleo-friendly meal bursting with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 small, finely diced onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon, freshly grated ginger
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 0.5 teaspoon (optional, for heat) chili flakes
- 1 medium, julienned carrots
- 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 (e.g., butter lettuce or romaine) lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) crushed cashews
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, fish sauce, lime juice, almond butter, and chili flakes (if using).
Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken, stirring well to coat. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the julienned carrots, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
Separate the lettuce leaves and rinse them clean, patting them dry with a towel.
Scoop the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf, folding them like a taco.
Optional: Garnish with crushed cashews for added crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.4 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.5 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 2430 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 103.2 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 3470 mg | 74% | |
*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.
