Best 8 Oriental Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipes

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# Oriental Chicken Lettuce Wraps: A Burst of Asian Flavors

In the realm of quick, easy, and delectable meals, Oriental chicken lettuce wraps stand out as a shining star. This dish combines the vibrant flavors of Asia with the crisp freshness of lettuce, resulting in a culinary symphony that will tantalize your taste buds. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you can embark on a culinary journey that explores the diverse culinary traditions of the Orient.

Indulge in the classic chicken lettuce wraps, where tender chicken is stir-fried in a delectable sauce of soy, hoisin, and sesame oil, perfectly complementing the crisp lettuce cups. For a vegetarian twist, try the tofu lettuce wraps, where marinated tofu takes center stage, absorbing the savory flavors of the sauce.

If you're craving something with a bit more heat, the spicy chicken lettuce wraps are sure to satisfy. A fiery blend of chili peppers and a touch of Sriracha adds an extra kick to the traditional recipe, creating a dish that will leave your taste buds dancing.

For a unique take on this classic dish, try the Thai chicken lettuce wraps. Infused with fragrant lemongrass, aromatic ginger, and a touch of coconut milk, these wraps capture the essence of Thai cuisine.

And for those who love a bit of crunch, the crispy chicken lettuce wraps are an absolute must-try. A coating of crispy wonton wrappers encases the tender chicken, adding an irresistible textural contrast to the soft lettuce.

No matter which recipe you choose, Oriental chicken lettuce wraps are a flavorful, versatile, and healthy meal that can be enjoyed as a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even as an appetizer. Delve into the diverse world of Oriental flavors and embark on a culinary adventure with these lettuce wrap recipes.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Yummy ground chicken lettuce wraps with Asian flavors.

Provided by Ashley Graeff

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls     Lettuce Wraps Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and diced
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha
¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 pound ground chicken
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 leaves Bibb lettuce, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Set 2 to 3 tablespoons green onions aside for garnish. Combine remaining green onions, water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Sriracha, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground chicken, garlic, and sesame oil. Cook and stir until chicken is crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add hoisin mixture to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Fill lettuce leaves with chicken mixture and top with reserved green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 66.3 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 951.5 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

CHINESE CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Toss the takeout menus in favor of a fast and fresh recipe for Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps starring a sweet and tangy marinade.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes (optional)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons minced garlic
2 Tablespoons minced ginger
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 pound ground chicken or turkey
1 (8-oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/3 cup toasted peanuts or cashews, chopped
Lettuce leaves and chopped veggies, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar and crushed red chili flakes (optional). Set the sauce aside.
  • In a large sauté pan set over medium-high heat, add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the shallots and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
  • Add the ground chicken and using a spatula, break it apart into pieces. Continue cooking until it is cooked through and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the water chestnuts then stir in the sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat then stir in the cilantro and scallions and taste and season it with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the chicken mixture among the lettuce cups then garnish with chopped nuts and serve.
  • ★ Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to give it a star rating below!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 1074 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 25 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ASIAN CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS (BETTER THAN P.F. CHANG'S)!



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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (better than P.F. Chang's)! A quick, easy, and healthy dinner that tastes delicious! Gluten and dairy-free!

Provided by Laura

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground chicken
1 TBS peanut oil
½ onion (minced)
1 cup red or green pepper (diced)
1 8 oz can water chestnuts (drained and minced)
3 TBS soy sauce*
3 TBS hoisin sauce**
1 TBS sesame oil
1 TBS rice vinegar
1 TBS peanut butter
1 TBS honey
2 tsp sweet chili sauce ((Trader Joe's!))
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp powdered ginger
¼ cup peanuts (crushed.)
Lettuce or your favorite Asian salad

Steps:

  • Whisk together sauce ingredients until well combined. If you use a firmer peanut butter you may need to microwave the mixture for 30-60 seconds in order to melt it and ensure everything is well-mixed.
  • Heat 2 TBS peanut oil in a frying pan. Once hot, add ground chicken.
  • Cook until some pieces are starting to brown. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is becoming translucent.
  • Add the peppers and water chestnuts and cook about 5 minutes or until peppers are becoming soft.
  • Add sauce and simmer on low heat until the chicken and veggies are evenly coated and everything is heated through.
  • Serve in lettuce leaves, on top of your favorite Asian salad, or over noodles or rice!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 lettuce wrap (1/6 recipe), Calories 209.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Protein 18.7 g, Fat 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Sodium 675 mg, Fiber 1.4 g, Sugar 8.6 g, UnsaturatedFat 30 g

ORIENTAL CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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This has a lot of ingredients, but is totally easy to make. An excellent home cooked meal that tastes like Chinese take-out! You can also make these as appetizers (as they are served at the restaurants such as PF Changs).

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Asian

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2/3 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (or more to taste)
1/2 lb ground chicken or 1/2 lb ground turkey
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons dry wine or 2 teaspoons brandy
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ginger powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, chopped
1 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, soak mushrooms in warm water until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain, chop and set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine ground chicken/turkey, cornstarch and wine; mix well and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Make the sauce by combining hoisin sauce, peanut butter, peanuts, soy sauce, chili powder, ginger and sesame oil. Set aside.
  • Pull off the outerleaves of the head of lettuce, wash and set aside.
  • Place a large skillet over high heat until hot. Add vegetable oil, swirling to coat pan. Add garlic and green onion and cook for about 15 seconds. Then add chicken mixture until crumbly and no longer pink which is about 2 minutes. Add red pepper, water chestnuts and mushrooms and cook another 1-2 minutes until the pepper is slightly soft.
  • Mix the meat mixture with the sauce and put in bowl to transfer to table. Put the lettuce leafs on the table. Let everyone take a leaf, put some meat mixture in it, wrap, it up and it's time to eat!

ASIAN CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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This can be served hot or cold. I enjoy it hot. I also use chopped chicken as I like the texture better. If you do use ground chicken, be sure to brown it for a more pleasing color and flavor.

Provided by mollypie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups, 2-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 lbs ground chicken (see above note)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce (mae ploy sauce or sweet hot chili sauce)
1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted)
2/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup garlic (minced)
1/4 cup fresh ginger (minced)

Steps:

  • Heat oil and cook chicken until brown.
  • Add soy, mae ploy, sesame seeds, pine nuts, rice vinegar, garlic,and ginger and cook one minute.
  • Serve in ramikin garnished with ground peanuts and fresh chopped cilantro.
  • Scoop into iceberg lettuce leaves.

EASY ASIAN CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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This one came from the back of a teriyaki sauce bottle. It's easy, a great low carb appetizer or main dish paired with a salad. And can be altered for a more filling dish by omitting the lettuce and using flour tortillas instead!

Provided by lazy gourmet

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1 lb ground chicken
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
rice noodles, to taste (optional)
shredded carrot, to taste (optional)
iceberg lettuce leaves or flour tortilla, as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk together water and cornstarch in large mixing bowl until smooth.
  • Stir in teriyaki sauce.
  • Add chicken and water chestnuts.
  • Mix to coat.
  • Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Cook and stir in small batches in hot oil in a wok or large skillet until no longer pink.
  • Serve with rice noodles, shredded carrots and lettuce leaves or flour tortillas.

CHINESE CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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This recipe tastes exactly like a dish from my favorite Japanese/Chinese restaurant. I got it from Rachael Ray's page on the food network website. It is so quick and easy to make.

Provided by Allybee Z

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
salt and pepper
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
1 orange, zest of
1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
1 (6 -8 ounce) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, Chinese barbecue sauce, available on Asian foods aisle of market
1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, core removed, head quartered
wedges orange (platter garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat a large skillet or wok to high.
  • Add oil to hot pan. Add chicken to the pan and sear meat by stir frying a minute or 2.
  • Add mushrooms and cook another minute or two.
  • Add salt and pepper to season, then garlic and ginger. Cook a minute more.
  • Grate zest into pan, add bell pepper bits, chopped water chestnuts and scallions. Cook another minute, continuing to stir fry mixture.
  • Add hoisin Chinese barbecue sauce and toss to coat the mixture evenly.
  • Transfer the hot chopped barbecued chicken to serving platter and pile the quartered wedges of crisp iceberg lettuce along side.
  • Add wedged oranges to platter to garnish.
  • To eat, pile spoonfuls into lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.6, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 109.3, Sodium 318.6, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.5, Protein 38.7

ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Delicious and bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are a great idea for entertaining or a family style meal. Each person can build their own fresh, delicious wrap. Just be sure to have plates or napkins available since the mixture can sometimes drip a little. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the meat into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the meat like a burrito and enjoy!

Provided by Rachel Castro

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
1 dash Asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil

Steps:

  • Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. Cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 579.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients in advance: This will help you save time and ensure that everything is ready when you need it.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still tender and juicy.
  • Use a variety of textures and flavors: This will make your dish more interesting and enjoyable.
  • Be creative with your toppings: There are endless possibilities, so feel free to experiment and find what you like best.

Conclusion:

Oriental chicken lettuce wraps are a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give oriental chicken lettuce wraps a try. You won't be disappointed!

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