Name: Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 pound ground chicken; 2 green onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated; 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated; 1 inch ginger root, peeled, minced or grated; 1 carrot, shredded; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon chili paste (optional); 1 head of lettuce, leaves separated; Sesame seeds

These Asian chicken lettuce wraps are perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. They are quick to make, high in protein, low-carb, and full of flavor.

Four Asian chicken lettuce wraps on a plate with a bowl of sauce in the background and a bowl of sesame seeds on the side.

If you need a dinner that the whole family will like, give this Asian chicken lettuce wrap recipe a try. Made in one pan and covered in easy Asian-inspired sauce, these wraps are full of flavors, colors, and texture. They work well as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a healthy, low-carb weeknight dinner.

Asian chicken lettuce wraps on a plate with extra ground meat mixture, sauce, sesame seeds, and lettuce on the side.

Why You’ll Love Them

Quick and Easy – Ready in 30 minutes, these chicken lettuce wraps are perfect for a simple meal.
High in Protein – Each serving is loaded with 23 grams of protein.
Low Carb – Using lettuce provides a nice low-carb swap for these wraps.
Keep Well – The chicken mixture keeps well in the fridge for several days, making it a great meal prep idea.

Plate of ground chicken with bowls of brown sugar, soy sauce, corn starch, rice vinegar, shredded carrots, and hot sauce on teh side with a red bell pepper, head of lettuce, green onions, garlic, and ginger root on the side on a white background.

Ingredients + Substitutions

Chicken – To add some protein. The recipe calls for ground chicken, but you can use ground chicken breast or another ground meat such as ground turkey or ground pork, if preferred.
Lettuce – To make the wraps. I used butter lettuce (or Boston lettuce), but bibb lettuce, romaine lettuce, and iceberg lettuce will also work.
Veggies – A mixture of green onions, carrots, and bell pepper to add some micronutrients, color, and crunch. Water chestnuts, mushrooms, and cabbage would also work well.
Garlic and Ginger – To flavor the chicken mixture. The recipe calls for garlic cloves and fresh ginger, but garlic powder and ginger powder would also work well. See the notes section of the recipe card for details.
Sesame Oil – To cook the chicken and add some healthy fats. Peanut oil, olive oil, or avocado oil would also work well.
Soy Sauce – To make the sauce.
Rice Vinegar – To add some acidity to the sauce.
Brown Sugar – To add a hint of sweetness to the sauce, honey will also work well. See the notes section of the recipe card for details.
Chili Paste – To add a bit of spice to the sauce, although optional. Sriracha sauce or red pepper flakes would also work well. See the notes section of the recipe card for details.
Cornstarch – To thicken the sauce.
Sesame Seeds – To serve, although optional.

Dietary Adaptions

To Make them Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos.

To Make them Dairy-Free: No adaptations are needed; this recipe is dairy-free.

Grid of 4 images with a pan of stir-fried onion, garlic, and ginger; a pan with cooked ground chicken; a pan with cooked ground chicken, diced red pepper, and shredded carrots; and a pan of ground chicken mixture with sauce.

Red’s Nutrition Tip

These chicken lettuce wraps are a great way to eat more vegetables. While I opted to add carrots and bell peppers, because they are a particularly great source of vitamin C and one of the most hydrating foods, you can truly add any veggies you like.

Serving Suggestions

These Asian chicken lettuce wraps are high in protein with a moderate amount of fat; however, they are low in carbohydrates and fiber. While they can be enjoyed as they are, adding some complex carbohydrates can help to make them a more balanced meal. They can also be adapted to suit your personal calorie or macro goals. For example:

To make them higher in protein, add an additional 1/2 pound of ground chicken to the recipe.
To make them higher in fat, add some peanut butter or almond butter to the sauce.
To make them higher in carbohydrates, add some cooked white rice to the wraps.
To make them higher in fiber, add additional carrots or edamame to the chicken mixture.

Close up of an Asian chicken lettuce wrap on a plate.

Storage + Reheating

To Refrigerate: Once cooled, the chicken mixture and lettuce wraps can be stored in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To Freeze: Once cooled, the chicken mixture can be transferred to a freezer-safe container and stored in the fridge for up to 3 months. The lettuce wraps cannot be frozen.

To Reheat: The chicken mixture can be reheated in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.

More Lettuce Wrap Recipes:

Turkey Lettuce Wraps (Thai Larb Gai)