These Easy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are so simple to put together and make such a delicious and healthy lunch or dinner. These wraps are so easy to adapt and can be topped with your favorite veggies.
Gather all Ingredients
To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Chicken.
- Bell peppers are low in calories and are loaded with good nutrition. Pepper Power: Nutrition and Other Benefits.
- Butter lettuce is a variety of green lettuce that also goes by Bibb lettuce, and is closely related to Boston lettuce. Health Benefits of Lettuce.
- Green onions
- Peanut Dressing: soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, honey, rice vinegar, Sriracha, and garlic powder.
How to make this Recipe:
- Whisk peanut dressing and add chicken
In a small bowl, whisk all peanut dressing ingredients until smooth. Next, add shredded chicken and diced bell pepper. Toss to coat.
- Assemble wraps
Serve chicken mixture in a lettuce wrap. Finally, top with green onions for garnish. Store chicken and lettuce separately between servings.
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps can be a satisfying main course. Serve them with rice or noodles for a more substantial meal.
Water chestnuts, mushrooms or shredded carrots are common additions to add crunch and flavor to the chicken mixture.
While it’s best to assemble the wraps just before serving to prevent the lettuce from wilting, you can prepare the chicken mixture and sauce in advance for a quicker assembly when ready to eat.
Butter lettuce, iceberg lettuce, or romaine lettuce leaves are commonly used for Lettuce Wraps. They provide a sturdy yet pliable base for holding the chicken mixture.
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Easy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded)
- ¼ cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 head Butter lettuce (or Romaine)
- Garnish: green onions (finely chopped)
Peanut Dressing
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon rice vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon Sriracha (or to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk all peanut dressing ingredients until smooth. Add shredded chicken and diced bell pepper. Toss to coat.
- Serve chicken mixture in a lettuce wrap. Top with green onions for garnish.
- Store chicken and lettuce separately between servings.
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