Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

lettuce wrap recipe, chicken lettuce wrap.

5 from 2 votes

These chicken lettuce wraps are filled with flavorful marinated chicken and topped with a homemade peanut sauce and your favorite toppings. They make a delicious light lunch or tasty appetizer to go along with all sorts of Asian-inspired favorites.

Prep Time20

Marinating Time2

Total Time2 20

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 404kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

Marinated Chicken

2 pounds chicken breast diced into 1/2" chunks
2 tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons garlic minced
2 teaspoons ginger minced
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup green onions sliced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Peanut Sauce

1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon lime juice

Toppings

2 heads lettuce
1/2 cup carrots shredded
1/2 cup bean sprouts
2 cups crispy rice noodles
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

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Instructions

Marinated Chicken

In a medium bowl, add the diced chicken, 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, ginger, water, thinly sliced green onions, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Stir until combined, cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for 20 minutes - 2 hours in the fridge. Once finished marinating, remove chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon to remove excess sauce.
In a large saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Heat over medium heat until barely smoking, then add the chicken. Cook for about 2 minutes before stirring. Stir gently, then allow the chicken to brown slightly on the bottom before stirring again.
Repeat until the chicken is golden brown and cooked throughout. Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.

Peanut Sauce

In a small pan, add the peanut butter, water, sugar, soy sauce, white wine vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Heat over medium high heat while whisking and bring to a boil. Take off the heat and stir again. When the peanut sauce is cooled a little, add the lime juice.

Assembling the Wraps

Prepare lettuce leaves by peeling back and washing. Set on a paper towel until dry.
To each lettuce leaf, add a few tablespoons of cooked chicken, then top with shredded carrots, bean sprouts, and crispy rice noodles. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce and peanut sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing leftovers: store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can also lay them out on a large platter and wrap the entire thing in plastic wrap.

Make-ahead tips: peanut sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance and store in the fridge. Cooked chicken can be made up to 48 hours in advance and stored in the fridge.

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