Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Name: Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground chicken; 2 butter lettuce head, leaves separated; 8 oz shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, diced; 1 can water chestnuts, drained, chopped; 4 tbsp coconut aminos; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tsp unseasoned rice vinegar; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Savory ground chicken stir-fried with mushrooms, water chestnuts, and a coconut aminos sauce, served in crisp butter lettuce cups. A lighter take on a takeout classic that's fully grain and soy free.

27 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground chicken
2 butter lettuce head, leaves separated
8 oz shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, diced
1 can water chestnuts, drained, chopped
4 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp avocado oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp unseasoned rice vinegar
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Stir together 4 tbsp coconut aminos, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 2 tsp unseasoned rice vinegar in a small bowl; set sauce aside.
2

Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger and stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add 8 oz stems removed, diced shiitake mushrooms and cook 3 minutes until softened.
4

Add 1.5 lbs ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C), about 5-7 minutes.
5

Stir in 1 can drained, chopped water chestnuts and the prepared sauce. Toss over high heat for 1-2 minutes until everything is well coated and slightly caramelized. Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt to taste.
6

Spoon the filling into 2 leaves separated butter lettuce head cups and top with 4 thinly sliced scallions. Serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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