Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCheng's Restaurant and BarLettuce Wraps Recipe

Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Chicken or Shrimp

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Ingredients

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Protein

Method

Preparation of Protein

  1. 1

    Cook the Protein

    If using chicken, dice it into small pieces. Heat a pan over medium heat, add a splash of oil, and cook the chicken for about 7-10 minutes until fully cooked. If using shrimp, cook in the same manner for about 3-5 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.

Vegetable Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the protein is cooking, wash and prepare the vegetables. Remove the lettuce leaves from the head and keep them whole. Dice the red bell pepper, shred the carrot, and dice the cucumber. Chop the green onions and set all vegetables aside.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk together until well mixed.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Wraps

    Lay out a lettuce leaf on a plate. Spoon a portion of the cooked chicken or shrimp onto the leaf. Top with diced bell pepper, shredded carrot, diced cucumber, and chopped green onions. Drizzle with the prepared sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve

    Serve the lettuce wraps immediately. Enjoy them fresh and crisp, allowing everyone to add their preferred toppings.

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