Nut-Free Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Experience a bold twist on a beloved classic with these Nut-Free Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps, the perfect combination of healthy, flavorful, and effortless! Packed with tender ground chicken, aromatic garlic and ginger, and a medley of rich, nut-free sauces like soy, hoisin, and oyster, this recipe delivers all the umami goodness without the nuts. Crisp water chestnuts add a satisfying crunch, while chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro elevate each bite. Served in naturally gluten-free Boston or Bibb lettuce cups, these wraps are ideal for a light lunch, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or even a low-carb dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is loaded with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
• 3 stalks green onions, chopped
• 1 can water chestnuts, diced
• 1 head Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Break up any large chunks with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha sauce.

Step 5

Pour the sauce mixture over the browned chicken, stirring well to coat the chicken evenly.

Step 6

Add the chopped green onions and diced water chestnuts to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from heat and let the chicken mixture cool slightly.

Step 8

Separate the lettuce leaves, wash, and pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 9

To assemble the wraps, place a spoonful of the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf.

Step 10

Sprinkle the chicken with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1042.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1359.4

Total Fat 71.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 386.2mg	0%
Sodium 2829.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 27.8g
Protein 101.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 238.1mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 4589.7mg	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: 45.5%

Protein: 28.6%

Carbs: 25.9%