Peanut Sauce Lettuce Wraps with Asian Ground Chicken
These Peanut Sauce Lettuce Wraps with Asian Ground Chicken deliver savory ground chicken in crisp butter lettuce cups with creamy peanut sauce. Ready in 30 minutes over medium heat, these gluten-free wraps feature water chestnuts, green onions, and fresh lime juice.
Want a meal that’s packed with flavor, protein, and fresh vegetables? These Peanut Sauce Lettuce Wraps with Asian Ground Chicken deliver the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves. I’ll show you how to assemble these delicious wraps using my Asian Ground Chicken Recipe and Hoisin Peanut Sauce Recipe that you can find linked in this post.
My family loves this recipe because everyone can build their own wraps with their favorite toppings, and for extra crunch, I add water chestnuts and chopped peanuts. Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, making these lettuce wraps the perfect lighter solution for busy weeknights when you want restaurant-quality flavor without the extra carbs!
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
- Quick weeknight dinner: Ready in under 30 minutes using my pre-tested recipes for chicken filling and peanut sauce.
- Customizable for everyone: Set up a DIY lettuce wrap bar so everyone can build their perfect wrap with their favorite toppings.
- Fresh and light: Crisp lettuce replaces heavy carbs while still providing that satisfying handheld experience.
- Packed with flavor: The combination of savory chicken and creamy peanut sauce creates an irresistible flavor profile that tastes restaurant-quality.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is everything you need to make peanut sauce lettuce wraps with asian ground chicken:
Butter Lettuce: Provides the perfect wrap with its large, flexible leaves and mild flavor. You can swap with iceberg lettuce, romaine hearts, or cabbage leaves for different textures.
Asian Ground Chicken Filling: Make my Asian Ground Chicken Recipe. It’s savory, juicy, and pairs perfectly with the peanut sauce.
Hoisin Peanut Butter Sauce: This creamy, nutty sauce ties everything together. You can use storebought or easily make my Hoisin Peanut Butter Sauce Recipe.
Shredded Carrots: Provides crunch, color, and a touch of sweetness. You can swap with bell peppers, cucumber, or jicama for different textures.
Green Onions: Adds fresh flavor and color to the finished wraps. Chives or thinly sliced red onion can be substituted.
Chopped Peanuts: Offers a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that complements the peanut sauce. Cashews or sliced almonds make excellent alternatives.
Sesame Seeds: Adds a subtle nutty flavor and visual appeal. Hemp seeds can be used for an added nutrition boost.
Easily Adapt This Recipe for Any Diet
This recipe is naturally easy to tweak! Follow these simple swaps to make it gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan while keeping the same great texture and flavor.
Gluten-Free: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce in both the chicken filling and peanut sauce recipes (check the linked recipes for specific substitutions).
Dairy-Free: This recipe is naturally dairy-free as written.
Vegan: Replace my ground chicken filling with crumbled extra-firm tofu or tempeh seasoned with the same sauce ingredients. The peanut sauce is already vegan-friendly!
š” Pro Tip: If you try a substitution, let us know how it worked in the comments!
How to Make My Peanut Sauce Lettuce Wraps with Asian Ground Chicken Recipe
Here are easy, detailed, step-by-step instructions that are also repeated in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
Step 1: Prepare the Components
Prepare the Asian Ground Chicken Filling according to the linked recipe. While it’s cooking, prepare the Hoisin Peanut Butter Sauce using the linked recipe. These can both be made ahead of time and reheated if needed.
Step 2: Prepare the Lettuce and Toppings
Gently separate the butter lettuce leaves from the head, being careful not to tear them. Rinse thoroughly under cold water, then pat completely dry with paper towels. Arrange on a serving plate.
Prepare the toppings: shred 1/2 cup carrots, slice 4 green onions (separating white/light green parts for cooking and dark green tops for garnish), chop 1/4 cup peanuts, and measure out 2 tablespoons sesame seeds.
Step 3: Assemble the Lettuce Wraps
To serve, each person takes a lettuce leaf, adds 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling, drizzles with peanut sauce, and tops with their choice of carrots, green onions, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
Expert Recipe Tips
Pat lettuce completely dry: This simple step prevents soggy wraps and ensures the sauce sticks to the filling rather than sliding off.
Double up on lettuce leaves: If your lettuce leaves seem thin or prone to tearing, use two leaves stacked together for each wrap.
Prep station organization: Arrange components in the order they’ll be used for assembly to create an intuitive DIY wrap station.
Warm, not hot filling: Allow the chicken filling to cool slightly before serving so it doesn’t wilt the lettuce leaves on contact.
Sauce consistency matters: If your peanut sauce is too thick after refrigeration, whisk in a tablespoon of warm water at a time until it reaches drizzling consistency.
Delicious Serving Suggestions
- Rice or cauliflower rice: I like to serve a small side of jasmine rice or cauliflower rice with these wraps. You’ll love it because it catches any filling that falls out and makes the meal more substantial.
- Cucumber salad: A simple cucumber salad with rice vinegar dressing complements these wraps perfectly. You’ll love how the cool, tangy flavors balance the rich peanut sauce.
- Fresh fruit platter: I always include some sliced mango or pineapple on the side. You’ll love how the sweet fruit contrasts with the savory wraps and cleanses the palate.
- Miso soup: A light miso soup makes this feel like a complete Asian-inspired meal. You’ll appreciate how the warm, umami-rich broth pairs with the fresh, crunchy wraps.
Do you love Asian-inspired food? Check out more of my easy and nutritious Asian-inspired recipes:
- Peanut Ground Chicken Spring Roll Bowls with Egg
- Gluten-Free Rice Noodle Chow Mein with Vegetables
- Healthier Mongolian Beef and Broccoli Recipe
- Best Juicy Honey Ginger Chicken Breast Pan-Seared
- Gluten-Free Brown Fried Rice with Egg in Hexclad
- Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Chicken in Hexclad
Peanut Sauce Lettuce Wraps with Asian Ground Chicken
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 4 green onions
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup Hoisin Peanut Butter Sauce
- 1 cup Asian Ground Chicken Filling
Instructions
- Prepare the Asian Ground Chicken Filling according to the linked recipe. While it's cooking, prepare the Hoisin Peanut Butter Sauce using the linked recipe. These can both be made ahead of time and reheated if needed.
- Gently separate the butter lettuce leaves from the head, being careful not to tear them. Rinse thoroughly under cold water, then pat completely dry with paper towels. Arrange on a serving plate.Prepare the toppings: shred 1/2 cup carrots, slice 4 green onions (separating white/light green parts for cooking and dark green tops for garnish), chop 1/4 cup peanuts, and measure out 2 tablespoons sesame seeds.
- To serve, each person takes a lettuce leaf, adds 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling, drizzles with peanut sauce, and tops with their choice of carrots, green onions, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
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Nutrition
This recipe has been reviewed by a healthcare professional for its nutritional balance and alignment with healthy eating principles.
These were as tasty as the ones from PF Chang, easy to make
Haha…I have to agree š Thanks, Lennore!
I hope you enjoy making these fresh lettuce wraps! Let me know what you think in the comments š