Dairy-Free Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Transform your weeknight dinners with these Dairy-Free Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps—an irresistible, healthy option bursting with bold, savory flavors and a satisfying crunch. This quick 30-minute recipe features tender ground chicken infused with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and sesame oil, perfectly balanced by a savory-sweet blend of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. Packed with vibrant veggies like grated carrots, shredded cabbage, and diced water chestnuts, these lettuce wraps are both light and nutrient-dense. Served on crisp butter lettuce leaves and topped with toasted sesame seeds, they make for an elegant yet casual meal that’s naturally dairy-free and easily gluten-free when using the right sauces. Perfect for busy nights or as an impressive appetizer, these wraps are guaranteed to become a new family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (gluten-free if needed)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and diced
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
• 8 leaves butter lettuce leaves
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and minced ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the grated carrot and shredded cabbage, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 6

Mix in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar, ensuring everything is well combined.

Step 7

Fold in the diced water chestnuts and sliced green onions, cooking for just another minute to heat through.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

Step 9

To assemble the wraps, spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each butter lettuce leaf.

Step 10

Sprinkle each wrap with toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(878.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1070.5

Total Fat 68.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 384.7mg	0%
Sodium 390.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 12.6g
Protein 95.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 295.9mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 3387.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.6%

Protein: 33.8%

Carbs: 11.6%