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Pei Wei Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Pei Wei Lettuce Wraps

Pei Wei Lettuce Wraps are a healthy, flavorful dish made with protein (ground chicken or tofu), crisp vegetables, and savory sauce, all wrapped in fresh lettuce. It's a low-carb, gluten-free, and customizable appetizer or main course that can be adjusted to suit various dietary preferences.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Chicken or Tofu for a vegetarian option
  • 1/2 cup Water Chestnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup Carrots shredded
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions chopped
  • 1 head Lettuce Butter lettuce or Iceberg
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger minced
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar optional
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil for cooking
  • 1 tbsp Chili Sauce optional for spice

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spoon for filling
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Small mixing bowl for the sauce

Method
 

  1. Prepare Lettuce: Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Set aside.
  2. Cook Protein: Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat, cook ground chicken (or tofu) until browned.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add Vegetables: Stir in water chestnuts, carrots, and green onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add Sauce: Mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Pour over the filling, stir, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Assemble Wraps: Spoon the filling into lettuce leaves, serve immediately.
    Pei Wei Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Notes

  • Store the filling separately from the lettuce to keep it fresh.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.
  • For extra crunch, top with peanuts, sesame seeds, or crispy noodles.
  • Pei Wei Lettuce Wraps Recipe