Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Quick and Easy!)

Healthy and easy, these Chicken Lettuce Wraps are so fresh and delicious! They’re ready in under 30 minutes with a juicy chicken filling and crispy butterhead lettuce.

If there’s one thing that always a hit at the dinner table, it’s these chicken lettuce wraps. In fact, we have lots of lettuce wrap recipes on the site including shrimp, Tex-Mex, Asian and turkey lettuce wraps that you should definitely try!

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

If you are looking for a low-carb, healthy recipe that always delivers and tastes amazing, these Chicken Lettuce Wraps should be on the top of your list. It’s a great way to get protein in, it fills you up but is low on carbs. So you can eat extras. I won’t tell! The filling is really versatile. You can use it with lettuce and serve it as these Chicken Lettuce Wraps, serve it with rice and turn it into an Asian rice bowl or even stuff it in rice paper for fresh and tasty spring rolls.

I also like to add veggies like carrots, bell peppers and mushrooms but that’s completely optional. These chicken lettuce wraps are super easy to customize, and even easier to devour! You’ll want them as an appetizer to go with all of your favorite Asian-inspired meals.

Ingredients for Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This is an easy recipe that doesn’t need a ton of ingredients. You’ll need ground or diced chicken. I prefer ground chicken since it cooks up really fast and doesn’t need any extra prep! In addition to this, you need a few more ingredients:

• Ground Chicken: Ground chicken is the main protein base for the dish. You can also use ground pork, turkey, beef, or tofu for a different protein option.
• Sesame Oil: Adds a nutty flavor to the dish.
• Minced Garlic: Fresh is best!
• Ground Ginger: Adds a spicy and warm flavor to the chicken lettuce wraps.
• Shredded Carrots: Adds natural sweetness and crunch to the filling. You can also use other crunchy vegetables like bell peppers or water chestnuts.
• Green Onion: So the filling has a mild onion flavor.
• Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: A savory and slightly sweet glaze for the chicken. I like using homemade teriyaki sauce, but store-bought works, too! Some other substitutes you can use are soy sauce or hoisin sauce. Coconut aminos also work as a gluten-free alternative.
• Butterhead Lettuce Leaves: Serve as the fresh, crisp wraps for the tasty chicken mixture.
• Fried Rice Noodles and Red Cabbage (for serving): The finishing touch to add some texture to your wraps. Some other toppings you can try are sliced radishes, pickled carrots, bean sprouts, or chopped peanuts.

How to Make Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Make sure to wash your lettuce well, and then dry it with paper towels to get rid of any extra moisture. Putting together these chicken lettuce wraps is really quick and easy if you have all your prep in place beforehand. You only need a few minutes of cooking time since ground chicken cooks so fast. Be sure not to overcook it so your filling turns out tender and juicy, not dry!

1. Cook Chicken: Heat the oil to medium high heat in a large skillet. Add the ground chicken and cook through until no longer pink.
2. Add Sauce and Veggies: Stir in the teriyaki sauce, garlic, ground ginger, carrots, and onions.
3. Cook: Cook and warm through for 5 minutes.
4. Serve: Spoon into butter lettuce, serve with desired toppings, and enjoy!