Whole30 Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Light, flavorful, and perfect for a wholesome meal, these Whole30 Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a healthy twist on a takeout favorite. Packed with juicy ground chicken, crisp water chestnuts, sweet red bell peppers, and aromatic garlic and ginger, this recipe bursts with vibrant flavors and satisfying textures. Tossed in a savory sauce made with coconut aminos, fish sauce, and a hint of rice vinegar, the filling offers the perfect balance of umami and zing. Served in crisp romaine lettuce leaves, these wraps are not only gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-compliant but also low-carb and incredibly refreshing. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer—healthy eating has never tasted so good!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece, grated ginger
• 1 small, diced red bell pepper
• 8 ounces, diced water chestnuts
• 0.25 cup coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 2 chopped green onions
• 12 large romaine lettuce leaves
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Mix in the diced red bell pepper and water chestnuts, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.

Step 6

Pour the coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and fish sauce into the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 7

Add the sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture and stir to incorporate.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped green onions.

Step 9

To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each romaine lettuce leaf.

Step 10

Fold the leaves over the filling, creating a wrap, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1167.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1430.5

Total Fat 79.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 384.7mg	0%
Sodium 3857.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 33.2g
Protein 97.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 202.1mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 4654.8mg	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: 48.5%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 25.1%