Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, flavorful, and healthy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, light lunches, or easy entertaining. Tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy homemade peanut sauce come together in crunchy butter lettuce leaves for a delicious combination of textures and flavors. If you’re looking for Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps that are quick, satisfying, and family-friendly, this recipe is an excellent choice.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 20 minutes using cooked or rotisserie chicken.
- Packed with fresh vegetables and lean protein.
- Light yet satisfying for lunch or dinner.
- Naturally gluten-free when made with tamari.
- Great for meal prep and customizable with your favorite toppings.
- The homemade Thai-inspired peanut sauce is creamy, savory, and slightly sweet.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- 16 ounces grilled cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, or slow-cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup English cucumber, seeded and diced
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
For the Peanut Sauce
- 1/3 cup PB2 or PBfit powdered peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
Instructions
- Slice or shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the cucumber, grate the carrots, dice the tomatoes, chop the cilantro, and slice the green onions.
- Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered peanut butter, almond milk, lime juice, garlic, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, and grated ginger until smooth.
- Separate the butter lettuce leaves and arrange them on a serving platter.
- Fill each lettuce leaf with shredded chicken, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions.
- Drizzle the peanut sauce over each wrap or serve it on the side for dipping.
- Serve the Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps immediately while the lettuce is crisp and fresh.
Tips & Tricks
- Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe especially quick.
- Chill the lettuce before serving for extra crunch.
- Add sliced bell peppers, shredded cabbage, or avocado for additional texture.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts or sesame seeds on top for extra crunch.
- Adjust the peanut sauce by adding a little more lime juice for brightness or honey for sweetness.
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary Notes: High Protein, Gluten-Free (with tamari), Dairy-Free
Notes
- Leftover grilled chicken works perfectly.
- Serve with jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or a simple cucumber salad.
- The peanut sauce also makes an excellent dipping sauce for fresh vegetables or spring rolls.
- For a little heat, add red pepper flakes or sliced fresh chili.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 295
- Protein: 31g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fat: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 6g
FAQ
Can I make Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps ahead of time?
Yes. Prepare the filling and peanut sauce in advance, but assemble the wraps just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.
What lettuce works best?
Butter lettuce is ideal because it is soft, flexible, and forms natural cups.
Can I use leftover chicken?
Absolutely. Rotisserie, grilled, baked, or slow-cooked chicken all work well.
How can I make this recipe gluten-free?
Simply substitute tamari for regular soy sauce.
Can I make the peanut sauce creamier?
Yes. Add a little more almond milk until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Storage
Store the chicken mixture and vegetables separately from the lettuce in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
The peanut sauce will keep refrigerated for up to 5 days. Stir well before serving.
Freezing is not recommended for the assembled wraps, although the cooked chicken can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Reheat the chicken gently if desired, then assemble fresh lettuce wraps before serving.
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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
For the Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- 16 ounces grilled cooked chicken rotisserie chicken, or slow-cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup English cucumber seeded and diced
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 –3 green onions sliced
- 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated
For the Peanut Sauce
- 1/3 cup PB2 or PBfit powdered peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
Instructions
- Slice or shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the cucumber, grate the carrots, dice the tomatoes, chop the cilantro, and slice the green onions.
- Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered peanut butter, almond milk, lime juice, garlic, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, and grated ginger until smooth.
- Separate the butter lettuce leaves and arrange them on a serving platter.
- Fill each lettuce leaf with shredded chicken, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions.
- Drizzle the peanut sauce over each wrap or serve it on the side for dipping.
- Serve the Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps immediately while the lettuce is crisp and fresh.
Notes
- Leftover grilled chicken works perfectly.
- Serve with jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or a simple cucumber salad.
- The peanut sauce also makes an excellent dipping sauce for fresh vegetables or spring rolls.
- For a little heat, add red pepper flakes or sliced fresh chili.
Conclusion
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a simple, healthy meal full of fresh vegetables, lean protein, and a rich homemade peanut sauce. Whether you’re preparing a quick lunch, an easy weeknight dinner, or a light meal for guests, this recipe delivers vibrant flavor with minimal effort.