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Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Paleo & Whole30 Approved!)

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March 23, 2020 | 110 Comments |This post contains affiliate links.

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Whole30, Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps from One Lovely Life

Photos, post & video updated March 2020. Originally posted September 2014. 

A few years ago, I read the French Kids Eat Everything book. It was a great read–completely fascinating. There were a few things I just couldn’t fathom at that point in my life (with one picky toddler and one problem feeder preschooler who was in the middle of feeding therapy), like children eating beets and liver at school lunch.

Perhaps the most dreamy concept in the book was the idea that French kids eat well (and politely) in restaurants. At the time, I just couldn’t imagine what that would be like.

Because that was…not…my experience.

Going out to eat with tiny kids felt less like a leisurely shared meal and a lot more like a constant dance of trying to keep everyone quiet and entertained while waiting for food, trying to encourage everyone to try what was on the menu, and making sure no one spilled their water for the third time.

You know what? We’re a few years down the road and–generally speaking–going out to eat with my kids has grown into a really enjoyable experience. We’re still absolutely dealing with picky eating at our house (though thankfully, just the run-of-the-mill stuff now), but eating in restaurants as a family, whether we’re traveling, or just out and about on the weekend, has become a really fun thing for us.

One of our favorites is going out for things like egg drop soup and lettuce wraps and stir-fried chicken & veggies. Both kids really enjoy the experience (like basically bottomless rice, let’s be honest), and that means a more pleasant meal for all of us! So, we’ve re-created some of our restaurant faves at home to get to enjoy them even more often.

These paleo chicken lettuce wraps are a great example. Fast (under 30 min!), flavorful (the veggies! The sauce!), and fresh (made from real-food ingredients!), these lettuce wraps are always a BIG hit at our house. Here’s all you need to get started…

Whole30, Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps from One Lovely Life
Whole30, Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps from One Lovely Life

HERE’S WHAT GOES INTO MY CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS RECIPE:

  • Ground Chicken (Or Turkey Or Pork). I like starting with ground chicken, though other ground meats work. People have made this recipe using turkey, beef, pork, and even veal over the years. Use what you like! (Don’t know where to find ground chicken? See the FAQ for a quick and easy tip!)
  • Minced Mushrooms. Michael was a mega mushroom hater when we got married. Like, he didn’t even want to think about them. Aaand he loves these lettuce wraps. The mushrooms are finely diced and really don’t add a lot of texture here since the whole mixture is pretty finely ground/chopped. What they *do* add is a dose of umami (that amazing little something that gives some lovely depth of flavor). They also help fill out these paleo chicken lettuce wraps while keeping things light.
  • Water Chestnuts. Fact: I couldn’t tell you what a fresh water chestnut looks like because I don’t think I’ve ever seen one. This recipe uses canned water chestnuts (just water chestnuts + water), which add a little bit of crunch and texture that’s crucial for this lettuce wraps recipe. I can get them in the Asian section of most major grocery stores where I live. (People have also tried using finely minced jicama or other veggies like carrots or celery, too!)
  • Green Onions, Ginger & Garlic. Now, come the aromatics. This simple trio of flavor boosters gives these chicken lettuce wraps SO much flavor! Lately, I’ve been using frozen garlic and ginger, which I get in the freezer section. It’s easy to keep on hand and tastes as vibrant as fresh without any additives.
  • Coconut Aminos (Or Gluten-Free Tamari Or Soy Sauce). Lastly, you’ll add a drizzle of coconut aminos, gluten-free tamari, or soy sauce, depending on your dietary needs. (Coconut aminos is gluten-free, soy-free, paleo-friendly, and Whole30, so keep that in mind if you follow one of those diets!) If you’re using tamari or soy sauce, I tend to recommend low-sodium or reduced-sodium sauces to help moderate the salt content.
  • And Lettuce! They wouldn’t be chicken lettuce wraps without lettuce! I’ve used all kinds of lettuce for these lettuce wraps. Butter lettuce, romaine lettuce, and iceberg are my top 3 faves. (See the FAQ below for more details!)
Whole30, Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps from One Lovely Life
Whole30, Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps from One Lovely Life

FAQ + TIPS & TRICKS FOR THE BEST PALEO CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS:

CAN’T FIND GROUND CHICKEN? HERE’S HOW YOU MAKE IT! I typically buy ground chicken breast at Sprouts, but making your own is REALLY easy and usually takes under 2 minutes. All you do is put 1 lb. uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs) into a food processor fitted with the metal S blade, and run it till the chicken is ground finely.

CAN I USE GROUND TURKEY (OR GROUND PORK/BEEF) TO MAKE THESE LETTUCE WRAPS? LOTS of readers have made these with ground pork or turkey over the years without any trouble!

WHAT’S THE BEST KIND OF LETTUCE FOR LETTUCE WRAPS? It’s totally personal preference, but butter lettuce, romaine, and iceberg are all nice. Butter lettuce is the most flexible (and doesn’t tend to break as much when you’re pulling leaves off the head of lettuce), but romaine and iceberg have a little more crunch if that’s something you like. (P.F. Chang’s uses iceberg on their popular lettuce wraps.)

MAKE THESE LETTUCE WRAPS TO FIT YOUR DIET. If you don’t have any dietary restrictions, you can use soy sauce for this recipe. For a gluten-free option, we usually use tamari. If you need a paleo or soy-free option, coconut aminos works beautifully.

WHAT DO YOU USE FOR A DIPPING SAUCE? I based my dipping sauce on the one I cobble together at P.F. Chang’s. It’s a mix of equal parts dijon mustard + tamari (or coconut aminos or soy sauce). You can also add a few dashes of chili oil or sriracha if you want a little kick.

Whole30, Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps from One Lovely Life
Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps from One Lovely Life

LOVE THESE PALEO CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS? YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE…

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  • Healthy Sesame Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo)

HELPFUL TOOLS & INGREDIENTS FOR MY CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS RECIPE:

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Whole30, Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps from One Lovely Life

Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Whole30)


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  • Author: One Lovely Life
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4–5 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

For a dipping sauce, we mixed together equal parts dijon mustard and coconut aminos/tamari. You can also add a little chili oil or Sriracha if you like it hot!


Ingredients

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For The Chicken Lettuce Wrap Filling:

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil (olive or coconut oil would work well too)
  • 1 lb. ground chicken (we grind raw chicken breast or chicken thighs in our food processor)
  • 6–8 oz. button or baby bella mushrooms, finely minced
  • 1 (8oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and minced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4–1/3 cup coconut aminos, GF tamari, or soy sauce

To Serve:

  • Lettuce leaves (butter lettuce, romaine hearts, or iceberg lettuce work well)
  • Cilantro (optional)
  • Your favorite dipping sauce

Optional Dipping Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup. dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup. coconut aminos, gluten-free tamari, or soy sauce
  • A few dashes of chili oil or sriracha if you want a little kick.

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling by heating the oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until fully cooked all the way through, about 6-8 minutes.
  2. Add mushrooms, water chestnuts, and green onions. Cook 3-5 minutes, or until mushrooms are softened.
  3. Add ginger, garlic, and 4 Tbsp coconut aminos (or tamari or soy sauce) and cook 1 minute longer, stirring to coat chicken mixture.
  4. Add additional sauce as desired (remember you don’t want it too wet, or it will make eating your lettuce wraps a very messy, soggy experience).
  5. Scoop mixture onto lettuce cups. Top with cilantro, if desired, and your favorite dipping sauce.

FOR OUR DIPPING SAUCE:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, tamari/coconut aminos, and a few drops of chili oil or sriracha to taste. (If this feels too salty, feel free to dilute with a bit of water)

Notes

Not a chicken fan? LOTS of readers have made these with ground pork or turkey over the last few years without any trouble! I just don’t care for ground turkey (it’s too strong-tasting to me). You can also grind your own chicken, like we did. We ground our own chicken using a 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs and our food processor. Worked like a charm!

Fit your  own diet. If you don’t have any dietary restrictions, you can use soy sauce for this recipe. If you need something gluten free, we go with tamari, and if you need something paleo, coconut aminos works beautifully.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Main Dish, Chicken
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

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  1. Paige Cassandra Flamm

    March 23, 2020 at 10:26 am

    These look amazing! We totally need to put these on the menu for this week!

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    • Emily

      March 23, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      They’re one of my all-time favorites! We’ve been making them for six years and still aren’t sick of them! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Julie62or

    June 6, 2020 at 6:28 pm

    A regular at our house. Love that’s a bit unusual yet still easy enough for a weeknight. We use a mix of Yoshida’s teriyaki and Maeploy. So delicious!

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    • Emily

      June 7, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      Yum! That sounds great!

      Reply
  3. Anonymous

    September 7, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    I made this for one of the extremely hot days California has been having. It was excellent and flavors were spot on!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily

      September 8, 2020 at 8:12 am

      I’m SO glad to hear that! (Sending cooling vibes your way–that heat is no joke!)

      Reply
  4. Debo

    October 24, 2020 at 8:23 am

    Made these the other day. Excellent! Used coconut aminos, perfect flavor. I ran out of mushrooms but used shredded carrots with minced shallots and water chestnuts. Served with red rice for more color. Yum!!

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    • Emily

      October 26, 2020 at 5:14 am

      Great substitutions! That sounds delicious!

      Reply
  5. Summer Anderson

    May 21, 2021 at 4:40 pm

    This recipe is a no-fail hit. I have made it more times than I can count, and it pleases every time. Plus, it is super simple. Thanks for a easy, healthy and delicious recipe Emily.

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily

      May 24, 2021 at 9:08 am

      You’re the best! Thank you so much for leaving a review–I’m so glad you love them as much as we do!

      Reply
  6. Rachel

    June 14, 2021 at 9:14 am

    It was delicious and easy to make.

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily

      June 15, 2021 at 9:03 am

      YAY! That’s exactly what I love about it, too. Thank you so much for leaving a review!

      Reply
  7. Rose

    June 16, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    Very good, easy recipe. I have a vegetarian daughter and use soy beef crumbles for her portion and it still turns out really well!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily

      June 18, 2021 at 5:52 am

      Ooh, that’s so good to know! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  8. Beth Fisher

    August 17, 2021 at 12:46 pm

    Thank you!!! I needed this recipe. My family needed this recipe. We are so tired of ground turkey (that’s what we used) tasting boring. This meal made our night!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily

      August 18, 2021 at 5:20 am

      Beth – This comment totally made my day! THANK YOU for taking the time to leave a review!

      Reply
  9. Paula

    September 22, 2021 at 7:48 pm

    Still chewing the last bite of this absolutely delicious chicken lettuce wrap! Highly recommend this easy, yummy recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily

      September 23, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      I’m SO happy to hear it!!! THANK YOU for leaving a review–I appreciate it so much!

      Reply
  10. Laura Jones

    January 6, 2022 at 9:04 pm

    Delicious!!!
    I made this for my family tonight and we all LOVED it! Three of them really dislike mushrooms but they couldn’t tell that finely chopped Baby Bellas were in there. I didn’t have Dijon, so I used yellow mustard, coconut aminos and a little bit of Sriracha for the sauce My family requested that I make these again. So yummy!!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily

      January 7, 2022 at 12:22 pm

      Laura – Aren’t they the best!? I’m so glad they passed at your house! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review–it’s so helpful!

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