Sugar-Free Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Transform your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Sugar-Free Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps, a healthy twist on a takeout favorite! Packed with bold, vibrant flavors, this recipe combines juicy ground chicken, aromatic garlic and ginger, and a tangy blend of sugar-free soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Crisp water chestnuts and shredded carrots add delightful crunch, while fresh butter lettuce leaves provide a light, low-carb base for these handheld delights. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, these wraps are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for busy nights, meal prepping, or impressing guests with a guilt-free appetizer or main course. Ideal for those seeking sugar-free, low-carb, or gluten-free options without ever compromising on flavor.
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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
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Step 4
Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes.
Step 6
Add the water chestnuts, green onions, and shredded carrots. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.
Step 7
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Step 8
To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.
Step 9
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
Step 10
Wrap the lettuce around the filling and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1564.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1209.3 |
| Total Fat 57.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 384.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 658.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.2g | |
| Protein 103.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 345.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6083.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories