Gluten-Free Chicken Stir-Fry Lettuce Wraps
Fresh and flavorful lettuce wraps filled with savory ground chicken stir-fried with crisp vegetables in a rich peanut-tamari sauce. The combination of tender chicken, crunchy snap peas, and aromatic herbs wrapped in cool romaine leaves creates a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal for light dinners, entertaining, or when you want something satisfying yet refreshing. The interactive serving style makes it perfect for family meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 onions, finely chopped
- ½ bell peppers, red, finely chopped
- 4 oz snap peas, trimmed and finely chopped
- ½ cup peanuts, roasted, chopped
- 1 Thai chilis, thinly sliced(optional)
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce
- 2 Tbsp mint, fresh, chopped
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 ½ lbs chicken, ground
- ½ limes, juice
- 2 tsp ginger, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 Tbsp water
- 3 Tbsp tamari
- 3 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sriracha(optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- 1
Heat a saute pan or wok over medium-high heat and add oil
- 2
When oil begins to shimmer add onions, bell peppers and snap peas
- 3
Saute until onions begin to soften
- 4
Add chicken and saute until cooked through
- 5
Carefully pour out any excess liquid from the pan and return to heat
- 6
Add sauce and cook until sauce coats chicken and thickens
- 7
Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and mint
- 8
Serve lettuce, chicken, peanuts and Thai chilis in individual bowls for assembly
- 9
Top each lettuce leaf with filling, peanuts and chilis
Tips
Make sure to drain excess liquid from the chicken to prevent watery sauce and ensure proper coating
Prep all vegetables ahead of time since stir-frying moves quickly once you start cooking
Good to Know
Refrigerate assembled wraps up to 1 day, though lettuce may wilt slightly
Cook chicken mixture up to 2 days ahead and reheat before serving
Serve immediately while chicken is warm with cool, crisp lettuce leaves
Common Mistakes
Don't skip draining excess liquid or sauce won't thicken properly
Avoid overcooking vegetables to maintain crunch
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make this ahead?
Cook the chicken filling up to 2 days ahead and store refrigerated. Reheat gently and serve with fresh lettuce for best results.
What if I don't have tamari?
Regular soy sauce works fine as a substitute, though it will add gluten to the dish if that's a concern.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store cooked chicken filling up to 3 days refrigerated. Lettuce should be stored separately and used within 2 days for best quality.