This post may contain affiliate links which means I will get a commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure for details.
These chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce are the perfect weeknight dinner. Enjoy an easy and filling restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes!
WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?
No need to visit an Asian restaurant to savor chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce. This quick and tasty recipe is something you can easily whip up, even on busy weeknights!
Chicken lettuce wraps also make amazing appetizers, guaranteed to have your guests begging for more.
Hearty and packed with nutrients, every home cook should know this amazing recipe.
What Are Chicken Lettuce Wraps With Peanut Sauce?
These chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce are not your ordinary chicken wraps.
Instead of flour tortillas, the perfectly seasoned chicken, rice, and crisp mixed veggies are served in vitamin-packed lettuce leaves instead of high-carb tortillas.
Don’t get me wrong, I love flour tortillas, but if we have a low-carb option like these lettuce wraps without sacrificing the deliciousness of the chicken wrap, then sign me up!

As for the filling, it’s ground chicken sauteed into savory perfection with green onions, garlic, fresh ginger, and serrano pepper. There’s also brown rice inside, making each wrap a complete meal.
However, the star of this dish is the peanut sauce. It’s basically creamy peanut butter whisked with soy sauce for a boost of umami, some honey to sweeten things up, and sesame oil for that mouthwatering nutty flavor and aroma.
And just like an artist adding finishing touches to their masterpiece, these chicken wraps are also topped with sliced cucumbers, parsley, and fresh lime juice squeezed from lime wedges. 😋
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Do not restrict yourself to restaurant chicken lettuce wraps! Embrace your inner chef with this recipe, best described as:
- Perfect For The Busy And Hungry: Just because you’re busy doesn’t mean you should just settle for microwavable dinner. Satisfy your hunger without breaking any sweat in the kitchen with these chicken peanut sauce lettuce wraps!
- Healthier Chicken Wraps: Chicken wraps can be wholesome too! These chicken lettuce wraps are packed with protein, fiber, and various nutrients for a hearty and nourishing meal.
- Versatile And Crowd Pleasing: Serve these special wraps to loved ones, enjoy them as meal prep for the weekday, or have them as crowd-pleasing appetizers at your next party!
What Do Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps Taste Like?
Chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce taste well-rounded.
You’ll get the fresh, crisp lettuce wrap outside while the chicken, rice, and crisp veggies create a filling that is, quite literally, filling.
The ground chicken is tender and offers a symphony of umami, sweetness, and some heat thanks to the base spices and, of course, the creamy peanut sauce.
And if you hate soggy, mushy wraps, these wraps are perfect for you! Get a satisfying bite from the contrasts between the chicken, crisp veggies, and chewy brown rice. 🤤
Feel free to make some tweaks here and there. Maybe give your lettuce wraps more kick, add other crunchy toppings, or serve them with your favorite sauces.
Are Chicken Lettuce Wraps Healthy?
Chicken lettuce wraps are healthier than your usual chicken wrap from a fast food restaurant.
For starters, did you know that flour tortillas can be high in calories? So, if we’re comparing a regular chicken wrap to a chicken lettuce wrap, the latter is definitely a better choice, health-wise.
The wrap in this recipe, lettuce, is a good source of vitamin A!
And the inside of our lettuce wraps? It’s just as good as the outside.
You’ll get fiber from brown rice and jicama and protein from ground chicken. Fiber and protein are perfect together as they’re filling and will potentially help you curb cravings.
The delicious peanut sauce should also make it easy for you to sneak in other crunchy veggies in these wraps and make it even more wholesome.
What Are The Benefits Of Lettuce Wraps?
No need to get “hangry: even on the weekdays. Just make these easy chicken lettuce wraps, and prepare yourself a filling and nutritious meal!
What’s fantastic about these lettuce wraps is you can also make them ahead of time. For example, you can cook the filling and store it in the fridge.
That way, you’ll only need to assemble the chicken wraps before dinner. It should only take a few minutes, making these wraps as convenient as a frozen microwaveable dinner without the nasty preservatives. 🤢
More so, these chicken peanut sauce lettuce wraps might be what you need to become everyone’s favorite host. No one will be able to guess that the delicious dish is super easy and for you, you won’t be left with a mountain of dishes to wash since you can serve the wraps without utensils!
Ingredients For Chicken Lettuce Wraps With Peanut Sauce
- Brown rice – Besides chicken, these chicken peanut sauce lettuce wraps are also filled with fiber-packed brown rice. Each wrap is guaranteed to satisfy your hunger while still keeping everything healthy for the body.
- Ground chicken – Make these peanut chicken lettuce wraps quickly and hassle-free with ground chicken instead of minced chicken breasts.
- Lettuce leaves – Pick any sturdy and flexible lettuce. After all, who would want their wraps to fall apart? We used romaine in this recipe.
- Cucumber – The crunchy jicama and cucumber slices just make each bite of the lettuce wrap fresh and satisfying.
- Jicama – To contrast the tender ground chicken, we also have diced crunchy jicama inside these chicken wraps.
- Peanut butter – What makes these chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce taste like they’re from a restaurant is the peanut butter sauce. You won’t believe how simple and easy it is to whip up!
- Soy sauce – Gives our peanut sauce a boost of umami goodness.
- Honey – These peanut chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce offer a symphony of flavors. Besides being savory, the sauce also has some sweetness to it, making it finger-licking addictive. 😋
- Sesame oil – This makes our peanut sauce aromatic, nutty, and just overall mouthwatering!
- Olive oil – For sauteeing our ingredients.
- Water – For adjusting the consistency of the peanut sauce.
- Garlic – The perfect savory base for the ground chicken.
- Ginger – The warm, spicy taste of sauteed ginger adds another layer of flavor to the base spices of the chicken.
- Serrano pepper – This gives a spicy kick to our savory and sweet wraps.
- Green onion – We’ll use both the white and green parts of green onion.
- Parsley – For a pop of color before serving our chicken peanut sauce lettuce wraps.
- Lime – Citrusy and tangy, lime juice is the perfect finishing touch to these lettuce wraps.
Tools Needed To Prepare Chicken Lettuce Wraps With Peanut Sauce
- Knife for slicing the ingredients
- Skillet for cooking the filling of these lettuce wraps
- Mixing bowls for mixing the ingredients
- Spatula for stirring the ingredients as we cook them in the pan
Ingredient Additions & Substitutions For Lettuce Wraps With Peanut Sauce
Jicama
If you can’t find jicama, substitute it with water chestnuts! They will also give a delicious, crunchy contrast to this dish.
Chili garlic sauce
Want more kick on your peanut chicken lettuce wraps? Top them with some chili garlic sauce before serving!
Shiitake mushrooms
The meaty texture and savory, earthy flavor of shiitake mushrooms make them the perfect addition to our chicken filling for these lettuce wraps.
How To Prepare Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown rice, cooked
- 1 1/2 cup ground chicken
- 8 pcs lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup jicama, diced
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp serrano pepper, minced
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced with white and green parts separated
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
Tools you need:
Instructions:
STEP 1: Gather the ingredients for your chicken lettuce wraps.
STEP 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the white part of the green onions, ginger, garlic, and serrano pepper for 2 minutes or until soft.
STEP 3: Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, making sure to break the clumped meat with a spatula.
STEP 4: Meanwhile, make the peanut sauce by whisking peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and water together.
STEP 5: Pour the peanut sauce into the pan and cook for 3 minutes or until it thickens. Remove from heat.
STEP 6: Add the green part of the green onions and jicama and stir until everything is combined and coated with the sauce.
STEP 7: Assemble the lettuce wraps with the brown rice and chicken mixture. Use two lettuce leaves for each wrap.
STEP 8: Top with cucumber slices and chopped parsley.
STEP 9: Serve with a squeeze of lime, and enjoy!
What To Serve With Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Besides peanut sauce, you can serve these chicken lettuce wraps with different types of sauces. This can even be a fun idea for gatherings, so the guests can pick whatever sauce they want!
Some yummy ideas are sweet and spicy sauce (maybe mix sriracha with some honey?), hoisin dip for something quick and easy, or even yogurt dressing!
Don’t forget to also get creative with your toppings when serving peanut chicken lettuce wraps. Cashews, sesame seeds, or other sliced chili peppers will be fantastic!
Planning a dinner menu with these chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce? Pair them with our viral Asian cucumber salad and easy TikTok ramen noodles!
Tips About Making Chicken Peanut Sauce Lettuce Wraps
- Don’t know what lettuce to use for these wraps? You can opt for romaine or iceberg lettuce since they’re flexible and won’t snap easily when you fold them.
- Our amazing peanut sauce is, dare I say, the star of this dish. Just adjust its consistency with some water if it ends up being too thick.
- Try these chicken lettuce wraps with Thai-style peanut sauce! Simply combine peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, and sugar.😋
How To Store Lettuce Wraps
- Fridge: Leftovers can last in the fridge for 5 to 7 days in airtight containers. However, store the components separately (i.e., leaves of lettuce, chicken, garnishes, and peanut sauce)
- Freezer: To maintain the texture and flavors of the lettuce wraps, I don’t recommend freezing them. They’re super easy to make anyway!
- Reheating:Â Storing the components of these lettuce wraps in separate containers will make reheating easier. Just quickly reheat the chicken filling in a skillet over medium heat before assembly. If it seems too dry, add a splash of chicken broth.
What Goes With Chicken Lettuce Wraps?
Besides having chicken lettuce wraps with a variety of toppings and sauces, you can also enjoy them with side dishes like pickled veggies (pickled carrots are perfect!), a crunchy salad like Asian slaw, or maybe noodles like sesame soba to beat that hunger after a tiring day.
The possibilities for sides are endless but consider trying out Asian meals, as the complex, savory flavors are perfect with these chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce.
And for my fellow sweet tooth, I got you. Here are some dessert ideas you can enjoy after these lettuce wraps:
- Peach Mango Pie – This is inspired by Jollibee’s dessert pies, perfect for those who love Filipino foods.
- Japanese Cheesecake – This treat is essentially a cross between a sponge cake and a cheesecake!
How To Eat Chicken Lettuce Wraps?
You won’t need utensils to eat these chicken lettuce wraps. I mean, that is one of the perks with dishes like these. They’re portable, and every piece is like the perfect serving!
But of course, you can serve them deconstructed, then just have your guests assemble their own lettuce wraps. That would be an enjoyable idea for a party, especially when you present guests with an array of dipping sauces, add-ins for the filling, and toppings.
Speaking of build-your-own meals, check out these 25 Charcuterie Board Ideas for Every Occasion. These interactive platters are guaranteed to give you the “Best Host” award.
FAQ About Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
What’s in chicken lettuce wraps?
There are many recipes and variations for chicken lettuce wraps, but the basic ingredients are lettuce, ground chicken, and sauce. The chicken filling can be made with mushrooms, water chestnuts, or jicama, like in this recipe, and different spices and seasonings.
What wine pairs well with chicken lettuce wraps?
These chicken lettuce wraps also make amazing appetizers! Pair them with white wine like Sparkling Chardonnay or Dry Rosé, which is my personal pick if you’ll make these fresh lettuce wraps extra spicy. 🥵
What type of lettuce to use for chicken lettuce wraps?
Select sturdy, not delicate lettuce leaves for lettuce wraps. My top picks are romaine lettuce and iceberg lettuce since they’re easy to find, but you can also use other varieties of lettuce, like Boston bib lettuce or butter lettuce.
How many net carbs in chicken lettuce wraps?
It depends on the recipe, but expect around 20.2 g carbs in chicken lettuce wraps.
Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
These chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce are the perfect weeknight dinner. Enjoy an easy and filling restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice, cooked
- 1 1/2 cup ground chicken
- 8 pcs lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup jicama, diced
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp serrano pepper, minced
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced with white and green parts separated
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients for your chicken lettuce wraps.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the white part of the green onions, ginger, garlic, and serrano pepper for 2 minutes or until soft.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, making sure to break the clumped meat with a spatula.
- Meanwhile, make the peanut sauce by whisking peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and water together.
- Pour the peanut sauce into the pan and cook for 3 minutes or until it thickens. Remove from heat.
- Add the green part of the green onions and jicama and stir until everything is combined and coated with the sauce.
- Assemble the lettuce wraps with the brown rice and chicken mixture. Use two lettuce leaves for each wrap.
- Top with cucumber slices and chopped parsley.
- Serve with a squeeze of lime, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use sturdy lettuce like romaine! Iceberg lettuce is also perfect for those who prefer crisp lettuce.Â
- If the peanut sauce is too thick, adjust the consistency with water as needed.Â
- You can also drizzle these chicken lettuce wraps with Thai-style peanut sauce. Just combine peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, and sugar!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 976Total Fat: 74gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 53gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 635mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 19gSugar: 11gProtein: 40g
* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for the most accurate results.
Conclusion
Aaand that’s a wrap with these chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce!
This lettuce wrap recipe is perfect for busy, hungry people because it comes together easily, and each lettuce wrap perfection is quite literally a complete meal.
You’ll get rice to fill you up, chicken cooked with our special peanut sauce for protein, and fresh, crunchy veggies for texture, all tucked inside a low-carb tortilla alternative, a lettuce leaf. 🤤
Looking for more yummy dishes like these chicken lettuce wraps where every handheld piece guarantees the perfect bite? Try these recipes: