Sugar-Free Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Elevate your appetizer or light meal game with these delectable **Sugar-Free Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps**, a healthier twist on a restaurant favorite! Featuring tender, seasoned ground chicken infused with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a sugar-free hoisin alternative, this recipe delivers bold, savory flavors without the added sugar. The addition of crisp water chestnuts, vibrant carrots, and fresh green onions adds irresistible crunch and color. Served in buttery lettuce leaves, these wraps are low-carb, gluten-free, and perfect for clean eating. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a fragrant cilantro garnish, this quick and easy dish (ready in just 30 minutes!) is ideal for weeknight dinners or party platters alike. Whether you're craving something fresh or sticking to a sugar-free lifestyle, these wraps are sure to satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (sugar-free)
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce (sugar-free alternative)
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces Water chestnuts, drained and diced
- 4 Green onions, sliced
- 0.5 cup Carrots, shredded
- 12 Butter lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes.
Add the water chestnuts, green onions, and shredded carrots. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
Wrap the lettuce around the filling and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.4 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 658 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.4 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 103.4 g | 207% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 6083 mg | 129% | |
*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.
