Szechuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

5 from 19 votes

This Szechuan chicken lettuce wraps recipe is packed full of a sweet and savory umami flavor, making the perfect appetizer or meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings: servings

Calories: 136kcal

Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until it is no longer pink. Make sure the chicken crumbles in small pieces.
Add the garlic and water chestnuts when chicken is almost done.
Add the remaining ingredients (except chili oil, lettuce and green onion). Mix well and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until thickened.
Remove from heat and serve mixture spooned into the lettuce pieces drizzled with chili oil (optional) and green onions.

1. Use butter lettuce for the perfect shape and size. Regular lettuce can be substituted, but it won't be as easy to wrap.

1. When cooking the chicken, make sure it crumbles in small pieces (use a fork). Stirring often will help keep the chicken separated.

1. For extra spice, consider adding 1-2 teaspoons of chili garlic sauce or sambal.

1. Use chopped chunks of dark meat chicken for an ultra moist version of this dish.