Soy-Free Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Light, flavorful, and entirely soy-free, these Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a perfect blend of savory and fresh. Packed with seasoned ground chicken, crisp water chestnuts, grated carrots, and aromatic ginger and garlic, this recipe delivers wholesome, restaurant-quality flavor in just 35 minutes. A soy-free twist on the classic, it uses fish sauce and soy-free hoisin sauce for that umami-rich depth without compromising dietary needs. Served in tender lettuce leaves and topped with fresh cilantro, green onions, and crunchy peanuts or cashews, these wraps are as satisfying as they are healthy. Whether you're planning a quick weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these gluten-free, soy-free lettuce wraps are guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Add in the chopped water chestnuts, grated carrots, and half of the green onions. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

Step 7

Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. If desired, add red chili flakes for a hint of spice.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary with additional rice vinegar or hoisin sauce.

Step 9

Lay the lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon the chicken mixture into each leaf.

Step 10

Garnish with the remaining green onions, fresh cilantro leaves, and crushed peanuts or cashews.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your delightful Soy-Free Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1226.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1624.4

Total Fat 84.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 384.7mg	0%
Sodium 4082.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 48.4g
Protein 109.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 314.3mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 5345.0mg	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: 44.8%

Protein: 25.8%

Carbs: 29.3%