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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are fresh, flavorful, and ready in just 20 minutes thanks to a rotisserie chicken shortcut. Juicy chicken is tossed in a savory hoisin-ginger sauce and served in crisp butter lettuce leaves for a light, satisfying dinner or appetizer that feels fancy without the fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Shredded rotisserie chicken,
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup Hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Fresh grated ginger or ¼ ground ginger
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup Chopped green onions plus more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar optional, for brightness
  • 1 tsp Sriracha optional, for heat
  • 1 Head butter lettuce leaves separated and washed
  • Chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, or extra hoisin sauce optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium skillet
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Measuring spoons & cups
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Warm the chicken (optional):
    In a skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Mix the filling:
    Add shredded chicken, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, vinegar (if using), sriracha (if using), shredded carrots, and green onions. Stir everything together and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through and coated.
  3. Assemble the wraps:
    Spoon warm chicken mixture into individual butter lettuce leaves.
  4. Garnish & serve:
    Top with chopped peanuts, extra green onions, sesame seeds, or a drizzle of hoisin if desired. Serve immediately.