Best 7 Quick Asian Lettuce Chicken Wraps Recipes

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**A Culinary Adventure: Embark on a Flavorful Journey with Asian Lettuce Chicken Wraps**

Discover a symphony of flavors in these Asian lettuce chicken wraps, where tender chicken, crisp lettuce, and an array of aromatic ingredients come together to create a delightful culinary experience. This versatile dish offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes, making it a favorite among food enthusiasts.

With three distinct recipes to choose from, each lettuce wrap is a testament to the diversity and richness of Asian cuisine. The classic Asian lettuce chicken wraps burst with authentic flavors, while the spicy Szechuan lettuce chicken wraps add a touch of heat for those who crave a bolder experience. And for a healthier twist, the low-carb lettuce chicken wraps cater to those seeking a lighter and nutritious option.

As you delve into these recipes, you'll be guided through every step of the process, ensuring success in your culinary endeavors. From prepping the ingredients to assembling the wraps, each recipe is meticulously explained with clear instructions and helpful tips. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, these lettuce chicken wraps are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a flavorful journey with these irresistible Asian lettuce chicken wraps. Let the symphony of flavors transport you to a world of culinary delight, leaving you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN-STYLE CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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These easy Asian-Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps are SO flavorful, and perfect as a simple dinner recipe, or an appetizer for a party!

Provided by The Chunky Chef

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 Tbsp sesame oil
1/2 medium white or yellow onion (diced)
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast (sliced into small pieces, about 1/2")
1 Tbsp garlic paste (or finely minced garlic)
1 tsp ginger paste (or finely minced fresh ginger)
1 Tbsp light brown sugar
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp sriracha sauce (use more or less, according to your tastes)
1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tsp sambal oelek red chili paste (use more or less, according to your tastes)
1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 cup peanuts (roughly chopped)
8-10 pieces Boston bibb lettuce
sesame seeds
chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over MED heat and add the onion. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken breast pieces and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Mix the garlic and ginger paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, tomato paste, rice vinegar, sriracha, hoisin sauce and chili paste together in a small mixing bowl.
  • In another small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth.
  • Once the chicken has cooked, pour the sauce over the chicken and stir. Let it cook for about 2 minutes, then add the chicken broth/cornstarch mixture and stir.
  • Reduce the heat to MED LOW and let the sauce simmer for 5-8 minutes, or until thickened to your liking.
  • Stir in the peanuts, then remove the skillet from the heat and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Keep in mind the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Lay the lettuce on a plate, add some filing to the middle, then garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 562 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Healthy Asian lettuce wraps with ground chicken or ground turkey, green onions, and fresh veggies. Easy to make and better than PF Chang's!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (plus 1 tablespoon, use tamari to make gluten free)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground chicken breast
1 small bunch green onions (thinly sliced, white/light green and dark green parts divided)
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 cloves garlic (minced (about 2 teaspoons))
8 ounces baby bella cremini mushrooms (finely chopped)
1 1/2 cup grated carrots (from about 3 large carrots)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (reduce to 1/4 teaspoon or omit if sensitive to spice)
2 cans water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped ((8 ounce cans) drained and finely chopped)
2 heads butter lettuce

Steps:

  • Lightly coat a 5-quart or larger slow cooker with nonstick spray. In a small bowl, stir together the hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high. Add the chicken and brown the meat, breaking it into small pieces. Continue cooking until no longer pink, about 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in the white and light green parts of the green onions, ginger, and garlic. Cook 30 additional seconds.
  • Transfer the meat mixture to the slow cooker. Stir in the chopped mushrooms, carrots, red pepper flakes, and sauce. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours until the mixture is thickened and the chicken is ultra tender. (Do not be tempted to cook on HIGH, as the chicken will become tough.) Stir in the water chestnuts and green parts of the green onions.
  • To serve, separate the butter lettuce leaves and fill with the chicken mixture. Enjoy hot.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 8), about 1 cup filling, Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 10 g

MAKE THIS ULTIMATE ASIAN CHICKEN WRAP RECIPE



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Quick, easy, and healthy lunch/dinner with these Asian chicken lettuce wraps! These are so better than P.F. Chang's chicken lettuce wraps plus quick to make, made with ground chicken and amazing chicken lettuce wraps sauce makes. If you are looking for a healthy alternative dinner then these chicken lettuce wraps the BEST lettuce wraps ever!

Provided by Savory Bites Recipes

Categories     appetizer,main

Time 30m

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 Tbsp Honey
1/4 tsp Salt
2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Ketchup
1 tsp White Vinegar
1.5 Tbsp Sriracha
2 Cloves Garlic , minced/ 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
1/4 Cup Chicken /Vegetable Stock
1 tsp Sugar
1 Cup Chicken,minced
1 small Onion,chopped
1 Inch Ginger,grated
4 Cloves Garlic,minced
2 Tbsp Vegetable /Sesame Oil
Sesame Seeds for garnish
Spring Onion,greens,chopped
Red Pepper Flakes

Steps:

  • In a bowl add the ingredients for the sauce and mix well.
  • In a wok/pan, add oil, when it's hot, add ginger, garlic, onion, and saute till soft.
  • Add minced chicken and stir to separate the chicken and cook evenly.
  • Add sauce mix and mix well.
  • Cook this till chicken is cooked well and sauce is mostly dried.
  • Add the sesame seeds, spring onion greens, red pepper flakes.
  • Arrange the lettuce cups/leaves and place two to three tablespoons of chicken on each leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts :

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

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

QUICK ASIAN LETTUCE CHICKEN WRAPS



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Just came up with this while trying to find a way to make chicken wraps that were flavorful enough to add some variety to the Atkins diet.

Provided by moergan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large chicken breasts
1/2 white onion
6 garlic cloves
1 -2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
3 -4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 -2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 large leaves iceberg lettuce

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into thin strips. Add butter to skillet and melt over medium to high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 1 minute to get the flavors flowing into the butter. Add chicken, hoisin sauce and cook until chicken is white on the outside but still pink on the inside (approximately 5 minutes). Add the chinese five spice, black pepper and soy sauce and cook another 5 minutes on medium to high heat, reduce temperature and simmer covered 5-10 minutes so the chicken becomes tender.
  • Fold into lettuce wraps!
  • This is very filling, low carb and low calorie. Enjoy!

QUICK ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS



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After many attempts and searching for recipes, I have ended up with this one. Easy to do and great as a summer meal outside. Try different versions by alternating optional ingredients, such as peanuts, peppers, shrimp, steamed rice noodles, diced teriyaki chicken, scrambled egg, or bean sprouts. The possibilities are endless!

Provided by SMACPRODUCTIONS

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 47m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground pork
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 carrots, shredded
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon hot chile paste
1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine the water and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, until water is absorbed. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook the pork, green onions, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly brown. Add the tofu, carrot, Hoisin, and soy sauce, stirring frequently until heated through. Remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil and chile paste.
  • To serve: spoon a small amount of rice into each lettuce leaf, top with the stir-fry mixture, and drizzle with additional soy sauce or hoisin, if desired. Wrap the lettuce leaf to enclose the filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 836.2 calories, Carbohydrate 95.5 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 45.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 773.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh and crispy lettuce leaves. This will help the wraps hold together better and give them a refreshing crunch.
  • Shred the chicken into small pieces. This will make it easier to eat and will help the chicken distribute evenly throughout the wrap.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your wraps. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Be generous with the sauce. The sauce is what brings all the flavors of the wrap together, so don't be afraid to use a lot of it.
  • Serve the wraps immediately. This will prevent the lettuce leaves from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Asian lettuce wraps are a quick, easy, and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. With a variety of toppings to choose from, you can customize the wraps to your own liking. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give Asian lettuce wraps a try.

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