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PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Paleo, Whole30, AIP)


  • Author: Michelle
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These chicken lettuce wraps are the perfect healthier PF Chang’s copycat! They’re paleo, whole30, and AIP compliant.


Ingredients

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For the sauce

  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp almond butter (omit for AIP)
  • 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses (omit for Whole30)
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp avocado oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste (omit pepper for AIP)

For the lettuce wraps 

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 medium white onion, diced fine
  • 1 thumb ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, diced fine
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts (omit for AIP to avoid citric acid)
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
  • 2 tbsp green onion, chopped
  • 1 head butter lettuce

Instructions

  1. Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Whisk vigorously to break up the almond butter. Season to taste and set aside.
  2. Using a large deep skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium heat.  Add the onion, garlic, ginger, water chestnuts mushrooms, and saute for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables soften. Set aside.
  3. Add the ground chicken and season with salt. Crumble with a wooden spoon and cook through. Add the vegetables back to the pan and stir to combine.
  4. Pour in the majority of the sauce, leaving some to serve on the side. Stir to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Top with green onion.
  5. Serve the ground chicken mixture in a bowl with a serving spoon along with the butter lettuce leaves washed and separated, and extra sauce on the side.

Notes

Swap butter lettuce for romaine hearts if needed.

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 278
  • Sugar: 8.2g
  • Fat: 11.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2.5g
  • Protein: 29.5g

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