Ground chicken lettuce wraps are a fresh and colorful snack, appetizer, or light dinner and they’re so easy to make.
This chicken lettuce wrap recipe features tender chicken cooked with garlic and ginger, then simmered in a rich, flavorful peanut soy sauce.
Served in crisp, fresh lettuce cups, it’s a perfect balance of savory, zesty, and refreshing flavors.
Wrap Up the Flavor!
- Sweet, nutty, and loaded with umami flavor, switch up the seasonings for mild or spicy!
- Make a double batch and serve hot or cold for lunches and dinners all week long!
- Low in carbs and calories but high in nutrition, this chicken lettuce wrap recipe can be customized to add your fave veggies.
- Whip up this easy meal anytime you want a quick meal with Asian flavor!
Gather the Goodies
Chicken: This recipe calls for ground chicken that soaks up that flavorful sauce, but any variety of chicken works. Try ground turkey or a mix of chicken and pork for extra juicy results.
Lettuce: Butter and baby romaine lettuce varieties work here. Iceberg is great if that’s what’s on hand. Both are great choices to use.
Sauce: Crunchy or creamy peanut butter (or both!) soy sauce, and water make up the sauce. You can use coconut aminos for less sodium. Drizzle in a little sriracha or chili paste for a spicy kick.
Toppings: Fresh toppings like shredded carrots, peas, radish slices, cucumber rounds, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, and green onions add visual appeal.
Wrap It Up Your Way: Set up a toppings bar with fresh veggies, chopped peanuts, chow mein noodles, and extra sauce so everyone can build their own lettuce wrap!
How to Make Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Whisk sauce ingredients (full recipe below) and set aside.
- Cook ground chicken in oil until browned. Add butter, ginger, and garlic.
- Pour the sauce and green onions over the chicken and cook through.
- Scoop chicken mixture into a lettuce cup and add optional toppings.
Wrap It Up Right!
- Prep toppings ahead of time and be sure to cut or shred them into smaller pieces for easier wrapping and eating!
- Lettuce can be prepared up to a day in advance. Be sure to cut off any hard ends that might break during the wrapping process. Separate the leaves, and stack them between clean paper towels in a container in the refrigerator.
Wrap it Up for Later
Store chicken separately from the lettuce wraps and toppings. Chicken will stay fresh in a covered container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add a drizzle of soy sauce to refresh the flavors if needed.
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Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, and water; set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking up chicken as it’s cooked.
- Add butter, ginger, and garlic and cook for another minute, stirring as needed.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture. Add green onions. Cook another minute.
- To serve, add some chicken mixture into a lettuce leaf. Top with desired added vegetables.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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I love these! So good and so easy to make on a busy weeknight. Thanks!
You’re welcome! So glad you love the lettuce wraps!
Yumm…
Thank you Honor!