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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. Susie

    January 19, 2018 at 5:04 pm

    Made this tonight. Very good flavor and the food processor makes it a breeze! Next time, I would salt the chicken and add tapioca starch at the end to thicken that yummy juice.

    ★★★★

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    • Emily

      January 19, 2018 at 7:06 pm

      Ooh, great tip! Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Maria

    January 21, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    This was so tasty! I made it with all items listed plus some shredded carrot. Hubby (who is not following paleo or AIP, but wants to be supportive) REALLY loved it! We’ll definitely be repeating this! Thank you!

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    • Emily

      January 21, 2018 at 6:54 pm

      Oh, I’m SO happy to hear that! It’s always such a win when your family enjoys it too!

      Reply
  3. Bridgett

    February 1, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    This was so good!!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily

      February 2, 2018 at 7:08 am

      SO glad you loved them! I can’t get enough!

      Reply
  4. Amy Affre

    February 24, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    This was Amazing! I made a side sauce with almond butter, coconut aminos, lime juice, red pepper flakes and water. Similar to a peanut sauce. It was so crazy good. Thank you!

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    • Emily

      February 25, 2018 at 6:52 pm

      Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this with me! That sauce sounds DELICIOUS! I’ll try it!

      Reply
  5. Elizabeth Sullivan

    March 30, 2018 at 7:42 am

    Would this work in an instant pot or crockpot?? Looks delicious!

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    • Emily

      March 30, 2018 at 7:50 am

      Elizabeth – That’s a great question! If I were doing it in the IP, I don’t think it’d be done any faster since it’s just a few quick minutes of cooking (and you’d be doing that in the IP on the saute setting). As for slow cooker, I think it’d probably be too much cook time.

      Reply
  6. Suzanna

    May 7, 2018 at 9:15 pm

    My roommate and I did whole30 last month and this is hands down our favorite discovery from the experience! We subbed chopped cashews for the water chestnuts and added shredded carrots as well. So delicious! Love that it’s light, healthy, and easy to make. We will be making this again and again 🙂

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily

      May 8, 2018 at 5:26 am

      Oh, I’m SO glad to hear this! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!

      Reply
  7. Amanda

    June 19, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    Hi!

    I am making this tonight! 🙂 I just started the keto diet so I’m wondering if the nutrition facts above are for one serving? So one lettuce wrap with filling has 12.5 g of carbs? Just want to be sure I know.

    Can’t wait to try these!
    Amanda

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    • Emily

      June 19, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      Yes! They’re for one serving 😊

      Reply
  8. Anonymous

    June 24, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    I love this! I just started Paleo today and had this for a late lunch. I added extra ginger (because I love all things ginger!). The only thing I would change is the amount of soy sauce (I used liquid aminos), a little on the salty side, but who doesn’t like salt 😊 Thanks for sharing

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily

      June 24, 2018 at 3:42 pm

      I’m so glad you liked them! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jules

    August 19, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    We are new to paleo, but love PF Chang’s lettuce wraps. These were quick to put together with most everything going into the food processor (except the green onions.) My husband seriously kept going back for more — I think 4-5 times! He said, “This is like PF Chang’s except all you can eat!” A winner here for sure!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily

      August 19, 2018 at 7:31 pm

      That’s exactly what my husband did the first time we made them! (That feeling has never gone away–we can’t get enough!) I’m so glad you love them!

      Reply
  10. Kaylee

    October 15, 2018 at 9:40 am

    Oh my gosh. SO. FREAKING. GOOD. I just started Paleo today and this is the first recipe I made and I’m so so glad I found it. They are so delicious and my two year old even enjoyed them. Only negative for me is that I Wish I would’ve made a bigger batch!!!!! Will be making this again weekly!!!! Thank you for the yummy recipe 😊

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    • Emily

      October 15, 2018 at 3:31 pm

      I’m SO HAPPY to hear that Kaylee!!!

      Reply
  11. Michael

    December 28, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    Just made these for my wife and I. They wss ere amazing. Wish I knew the calories etc. But this is a definate keeper. Thank you for sharinh

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily

      December 29, 2018 at 5:17 am

      So glad you enjoyed them!!! The nutrition facts are at the bottom of the recipe card. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Jennifer

    January 20, 2019 at 8:41 pm

    You stated you made a dipping sauce. Could you please share the recipe?

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    • Emily

      January 21, 2019 at 5:41 am

      Jennifer – It’s right in the description of the recipe card under the title 🙂 I use equal parts Dijon mustard and tamari/coconut aminos. You can also add chili oil or Sriracha for some heat!

      Reply
  13. Rachel Rothenberg

    February 24, 2019 at 12:10 pm

    Do you think this would taste good with ground organic turkey?

    Reply
    • Emily

      February 25, 2019 at 5:04 am

      I don’t care for ground turkey myself, but LOTS of folks have made and liked it with ground turkey! Other readers have also tried it with ground beef and even ground pork.

      Reply
  14. Katy

    March 25, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    Just want to say thanks for this recipe. I make it all the time!

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    • Emily

      March 26, 2019 at 5:24 am

      Thank you so much for leaving this comment Katy! You made my day!

      Reply
  15. Kara

    May 6, 2019 at 5:22 am

    These are really good! We made our own sauce using Dijon mustard, honey, sweet-and-sour sauce And a hot sauce

    ★★★★

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    • Emily

      May 6, 2019 at 9:03 am

      That sounds AWESOME!

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