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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Published: October 26, 2020 Last Updated: October 26, 2020

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick, delicious, healthy meal that you will love to eat. They taste very indulgent and flavorful. Honestly, you will think you are eating something bad for you but are actually super nutritious.

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This copy cat P. F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe is so quick to make and so satisfying. Keto and low carb diets are all the craze at the moment, this is a fabulous was to incorporate it into your families diet. Before long, you will make it all the time and your family won’t even know they are eating something healthy.

Why this Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe Works

For one thing, these healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps taste absolutely amazing. The ground chicken is cooked to perfection using a handy non stick skillet (p.s. this one is my favorite).  Especially, wonderful because of the flavors of garlic, soy, ginger, and a sweet Thai chili sauce.  Combined, this Thai Chicken Lettuce recipe is absolutely irresistible. Too good not to have for dinner tonight!

How to Make Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe – Step by Step

  •  Step One: First, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Next, season ground chicken with House Seasoning Blend and add to skillet.
  • Step Two: Then cook for 3-5 minutes or until browned; Next, drain excess fat.
  • Step Three: After, stir in garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger and Thai Sweet Chili Sauce for about 1-2 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
  • Step Four: Next, stir in water chestnuts and green onions; Simmer for 3 minutes. Finally, to serve, spoon 2-3 tablespoons of chicken mixture into a single lettuce leaf.

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 Recommendations for Making Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups

These Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe is great for parties. also, they make an excellent appetizer. The wraps are also great with a drizzle of my amazing Boom Boom Sauce.

If you want to make it a little more hearty try serving over this Easy Thai Peanut Noodles. Equally, it is just as good with just a Peanut Sauce on top. Follow these simple tips to have the perfect Thai chicken lettuce wraps.

Picking the Right Lettuce for your Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

You can use any type of green leafy lettuce for this Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps, but popular types of lettuce include Boston bib lettuce and romaine hearts.

It is sometimes difficult to get the lettuce to hold together to make the perfect cup for your filling. Therefore, here is a great article that explains how to do it like a professional.


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Expert Tips for Making the Best Chicken Lettuce Wraps

  • Use Turkey:  You can use ground turkey instead of ground chicken
  • Spice it up: For instance, try a little more Thai Chili Sauce or a dash of chilies, more garlic, or turmeric.
  • Try as a Topping: Make a salad instead of a wrap or use it as a topping for any noodles.

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick, delicious, healthy meal that you will love to eat. They taste very indulgent and flavorful. Honestly, you will think you are eating something bad for you but are actually super nutritious.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: 30 minute, chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock
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3.67 from 9 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon House Seasoning Blend
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 onion - minced
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ginger - freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon Thai Sweet Chili Sauce - optional
  • 8 oz water chestnuts - drained and diced
  • 2 green onions - thinly sliced
  • Butter lettuce leaves

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
  • Season ground chicken with House Seasoning Blend and add to skillet.
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes or until browned; Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger and Thai Sweet Chili Sauce for about 1-2 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
  • Stir in water chestnuts and green onions; Simmer for 3 minutes
  • To serve, spoon 2-3 tablespoons of chicken mixture into a single lettuce leaf.

Notes

  • Use Turkey: You can use ground turkey instead of ground chicken
  • Spice it up: Add a little more Thai Chili Sauce or a dash of chiles, more garlic, or turmeric.
  • Use as a Topping: Make a salad instead of a wrap or use it as a topping for any noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 958mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Kelly says

    March 10, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    These were delicious! I made them for my coworkers and everyone enjoyed them!

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      March 29, 2020 at 10:48 am

      So glad it was a hit!

      Reply

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