Savory chicken in crisp lettuce cups with a sweet-savory sauce
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4
12 wraps
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Savory chicken in crisp lettuce cups with a sweet-savory sauce
★4.6(15)
PF Chang's-style chicken lettuce wraps with seasoned ground chicken in crisp butter lettuce cups. Light, flavorful, and ready in 20 minutes.
5m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
Sarah Chen
(Updated )
These lettuce wraps deliver bold Asian flavors in a light, low-carb package. Savory ground chicken is tossed in a sweet hoisin-soy sauce and piled into crisp lettuce cups.
They work as a light dinner, appetizer, or healthy snack. The contrast between the warm filling and cool, crunchy lettuce is irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook 5-6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.
- 2
Add water chestnuts and cook 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Cook 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in half the green onions.
- 5
Spoon the mixture into butter lettuce cups. Top with remaining green onions.
- 6
Serve immediately with extra hoisin sauce and sriracha on the side.
Serving Suggestions
Ways to Serve This Dish
Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables or kimchi
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor
Arrange on a platter for easy sharing at your next gathering
Substitutions
Ground chickenGround turkey
Very similar flavor and texture
Hoisin sauceOyster sauce plus honey
Different but equally savory-sweet
Tips & Storage
Pro Tips
Use the crispest, most cup-shaped lettuce leaves for easy eating.
Add diced bell pepper or shredded carrots for extra crunch.
Ground turkey or pork work as substitutes for the chicken.
Storage
Store filling separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assemble wraps fresh.
Reheating
Reheat filling in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Serve in fresh lettuce cups.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (85mg) · 4 servings
Calories230
LowModerateHigh
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Protein22g
Carbohydrates10g
Fat14g
Fiber620mg
Sugar2g
Sodium6g
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I make these with tofu?
- Yes, use extra-firm tofu, crumbled and pressed dry, for a vegetarian version.
- What lettuce is best?
- Butter lettuce or iceberg — both form natural cups for holding the filling.
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About Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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