Lettuce Wraps Recipe

This easy chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe is made with ground chicken (or turkey), fresh chopped vegetables and a delicious Asian stir-fry sauce, served in a cold and crisp lettuce leaf. We enjoy these as an appetizer or main dish!

lettuce wraps recipe

Lettuce Wraps

lettuce wraps recipe

This easy chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe is made with ground chicken (or turkey), fresh chopped vegetables and a delicious Asian stir-fry sauce, served in a cold and crisp lettuce leaf. We enjoy these as an appetizer or main dish!

Prep: 15min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 1073 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, unSaturated Fat 12 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 red bell pepper (, finely chopped)
  • 2 green onions (, chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root (, minced)
  • 1 cup water chestnuts (, chopped)
  • 1 head Boston Bib lettuce (, or romaine lettuce leaves)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • Sriracha hot sauce (, for topping)
  • 1 pound ground chicken (, or turkey)
  • 1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 5 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instruction:

  1. Place marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add chicken and stir to combine. Set aside.
  2. Serve in lettuce cups, topped with sriracha hot sauce, if desired.

PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps

lettuce wraps recipe

A copycat recipe that you can easily make in just 20 minutes. And it tastes a million times better too!

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha (optional)
  • 1 (8-ounce) can whole water chestnuts (drained and diced)
  • 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 head butter lettuce

Instruction:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the chicken as it cooks; drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger and Sriracha until onions have become translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in chestnuts and green onions until tender, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style.

Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe – Pai’s Kitchen

FAQ

What is the best lettuce to use for lettuce wraps?

What is the best lettuce to use for lettuce wraps? You can use any type of green leafy lettuce for lettuce wraps, but popular types of lettuce include Boston bib lettuce and romaine hearts. Cabbage leaves or jicima wraps would also work great.

What goes well with lettuce wraps?

The best side dishes to serve with lettuce wraps are chicken dumplings, coconut shrimp, shrimp pasta, beef fajitas, cheese dip, cranberry sauce, french fries, cauliflower rice, egg rolls, potato soup, shrimp tempura, pickled carrots, Thai cucumber salad, stir-fry eggplant, mango and jicama slaw, quinoa and black bean …

How do you prepare lettuce for lettuce wraps?

The lettuce fills with water, making for easy removal of the crunchy outer leaves/cups. Drain in a colander then pat dry with paper towel or a clean tea towel. Step 3: Carefully place lettuce leaf cups in a large plastic bag and refrigerate for a few hours until they’re ultra-crisp and ready to use.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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