Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Asian chicken lettuce wraps are a quick, flavorful, and healthy dish that combines ground chicken and shrimp with fresh veggies, all wrapped in crunchy lettuce leaves. Perfect for a light meal or as an appetizer for gatherings, this recipe is Whole30, Paleo, and low-carb friendly. The creamy nut butter sauce adds a delightful twist that enhances the rich flavors of the filling. With only 35 minutes from prep to plate, these wraps are great for busy weeknights or meal prep. Customize with your favorite ingredients for a personal touch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ lb ground chicken
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 large shallot (or yellow onion)
- ⅔ cup chopped carrots
- ⅔ cup chopped celery
- 3 tbsp unsalted almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 1-2 heads Butter lettuce
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook ground chicken until browned.
- Add garlic, shallots, carrots, celery, and water chestnuts to the skillet; cook until softened.
- Stir in the shrimp; cook until pink and opaque.
- Mix almond butter with coconut aminos, salt, white pepper, hot sauce (if using), and apple juice; pour over cooked mixture.
- Serve by spooning filling into lettuce leaves; top with toasted nuts and scallions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 110mg