Chicken Lettuce Wraps – restaurant copycat!

Love chicken lettuce wraps that you order at popular restaurants? You can easily make your own delicious wraps at home and for a fraction of the cost!

I’ve been crazy about chicken lettuce wraps ever since I tried them at a restaurant nearby. Cupped in crispy lettuce leaves and topped with crunchy wonton strips, the chicken filling is just the right balance of spicy, salty, and tangy.

Of course, I immediately thought to myself, Why can’t I make these at home? and this recipe is the result. If you haven’t experienced chicken lettuce wraps yet, please don’t wait any longer. Now you don’t even have to leave the house to try them.

You’re going to love the fact that the filling and sauce can be prepared a few days in advance. Whenever you get the craving for a lettuce wrap, simply heat up a portion of the filling and wrap it up. Perfect for lunches!

About these chicken lettuce wraps

Even though the list of ingredients looks kinda long, don’t be intimidated. These wraps are really easy to make.

Begin by very briefly sautéing minced garlic and fresh ginger. Add ground chicken and finely chopped mushrooms, and sauté until the chicken is done.

Stir in 4 cups of finely shredded cabbage (or use pre-made coleslaw mix), chopped canned water chestnuts, and chopped green onions. Stir fry until the cabbage begins to wilt.

Add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and Sriracha to taste. Stir well and heat through. Remove from heat, add a little chopped fresh cilantro and your filling is ready. Other than a little chopping, this recipe is pretty easy, right?

Dipping sauce is optional. You decide whether you want it or not. The sauce isn’t totally necessary because the filling is really flavorful on its own. This dipping sauce is simply soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, honey, and fresh ginger stirred together. It tastes great and actually makes a good salad dressing, too.

Chicken lettuce wraps are a great appetizer.

If you’re serving chicken lettuce wraps as an appetizer at a get-together, you’ll probably want to let people make their own. Or not, it’s up to you. 

Make it your own

• Use ground turkey if you prefer.
• Like seafood? You could substitute a couple cans of baby shrimp for the chicken. Or try Sweet and Sour Shrimp Lettuce Wraps.

Make Ahead Tip

Prepare the filling and sauce up to 3 days in advance. Refrigerate in tightly covered containers until ready to serve. Reheat filling in skillet on stove or in microwave until warmed. Serve as directed.

It’s a wrap!

Wraps are perfect any time of the day: breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They’re portable, easy to customize, and fun to eat.

Here are some of our favorites:

• Lamb Lettuce Wraps with Red Pepper Hummus Sauce
• Roasted Vegetable Wrap with Feta and Pesto
• California Breakfast Wrap with avocado, egg, bacon & more
• Copycat Starbucks Egg White Wrap with spinach and feta
• Collard Wrap with Black Beans, Chicken, and Avocado
• Quinoa Hummus Wrap {vegetarian}
• Ham and Egg Wrap with Herbs {easy lunch idea!}
• Vegetarian Wrap with provolone and roasted red pepper hummus

Do you have any restaurant favorites that you would like to re-create at home? I’d love to hear from you!