Need a light, fresh, and oh-so-satisfying meal? These chicken lettuce wraps are the perfect way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken while keeping things crunchy and full of flavor. They’re quick to make, fun to eat, and work just as well for a simple dinner as they do for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Picture this: a crisp lettuce leaf piled high with tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a zesty sauce that brings it all together. The best part? You can easily customize these wraps with whatever veggies you’ve got hanging out in your fridge, making them a delicious and practical clean-out-the-fridge option. 🥬✨
Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
These chicken lettuce wraps are a perfect mix of juicy shredded chicken, vibrant diced veggies, and a flavorful sauce, all tucked into crisp, refreshing lettuce leaves. With their satisfying crunch and burst of flavor, they’re ideal for a light dinner or a fun party snack everyone will love! 🥬✨
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 head of iceberg or butter lettuce, leaves separated
- Chopped peanuts or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced bell peppers, diced carrots, and green onions. Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss until everything is well-coated.
- Assemble the Wraps: Take a lettuce leaf, scoop some of the chicken and veggie mixture into the center, and fold the leaf around it like a taco.
- Serve: Arrange the wraps on a plate and sprinkle with chopped peanuts or sesame seeds if desired. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 210kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
