Soy-Free Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these flavorful Soy-Free Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps—a healthy twist on a beloved classic. Perfectly seasoned ground chicken is infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, and onions, then tossed with soy-free hoisin sauce, fish sauce, and rice vinegar for an irresistible umami punch. Crunchy water chestnuts and grated carrots add texture, while fresh cilantro, green onions, and crushed peanuts provide a bright and nutty finish. Served in crisp lettuce leaves, these wraps are gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free, making them ideal for allergy-friendly meal planning. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick dish is packed with vibrant flavors and healthy ingredients, perfect for a light and satisfying main course or appetizer. Try them for your next gathering or family dinner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Hoisin sauce (soy-free)
- 1 can (8 oz) Water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 2 medium Carrots, grated
- 4 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 12 leaves Lettuce leaves (such as butter or iceberg)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro leaves for garnish
- 0.25 cup Crushed peanuts or cashews for topping
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet, cooking and breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the fish sauce, rice vinegar, and soy-free hoisin sauce, mixing well to coat the chicken evenly.
Add in the chopped water chestnuts, grated carrots, and half of the green onions. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. If desired, add red chili flakes for a hint of spice.
Remove the skillet from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary with additional rice vinegar or hoisin sauce.
Lay the lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon the chicken mixture into each leaf.
Garnish with the remaining green onions, fresh cilantro leaves, and crushed peanuts or cashews.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delightful Soy-Free Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.5 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 4082 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.4 g | ||
| Protein | 109.5 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 5345 mg | 114% | |
*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.
