Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut sauce

This recipe captures the essence of Asian fusion cuisine, blending savory chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce—all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. You might get a compliment that it tastes like the PF Changs one. Just saying.

Tender morsels of chicken cooked with aromatic garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, create a mouthwatering filling that’s both satisfying and wholesome. The lettuce leaves provide a refreshing crunch that complements the richness of the chicken, while the homemade peanut sauce adds a creamy, nutty finish that ties the dish together beautifully.

Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or simply craving a restaurant-quality meal at home, these Chicken Lettuce Wraps are sure to impress and guess what it is so easy to prepare. You can make it even a day ahead and warm it before it’s time to assemble.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

• 500gm Ground Chicken
• 2 Tbsp of Vegetable Oil
• a handful of mushrooms sliced
• 1/4 cup of Hoisin Sauce
• 2 Cloves of Garlic, mined
• 1 Tbsp of Chopped or grated Ginger
• 1 Tsp of Sirarcha or any hot sauce of your choice
• 1 Tbsp of Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp of Cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
• 2 Tbsp of Soy Sauce
• 1 tsp Sesame Ol
• 2 Tbsp of Water
• 1 Can of Water Chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional- adds a nice crunch)
• Chopped Scallions
• Lettuce of your choice, I prefer iceberg or small baby gems lettuce

1) In a large skillet, add the oil and allow it to heat up over medium-high heat, add the chicken, break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until the chicken is fully cooked through. Add mushrooms and saute.

2) While the chicken is cooking, take a small bowl, whisk together the Hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, hot sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and water, stir and set aside.

3) When the chicken is fully cooked, add the sauce along with the water chestnuts, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for a few minutes till the chicken absorbs the sauces. Allow to cool slightly. Top it over lettuce and sprinkle with some scallions, and sesame seeds if you like, drizzle some peanut sauce over and serve.

Peanut Sauce

1/2 cup of Smooth Peanut Butter

1 Clove of Garlic

1 tsp of Red Chili Paste

2 Tbsp of Soy Sauce

Juice of 1 Lime

1/4 cup of Hot Water

 In a blender or food processor, add all the ingredients for the sauce and puree until smooth.