Shredded chicken lettuce wraps are a light, refreshing, and satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a quick, healthy lunch. Packed with juicy chicken, crunchy lettuce, and bold seasonings, these wraps are not only delicious but also low in carbs and easy to customize. Whether you’re aiming to eat clean or just want something fast and flavorful, this dish checks all the boxes.
To start, use cooked, shredded chicken—leftover rotisserie chicken works great, or you can quickly poach or roast chicken breasts or thighs. The key to flavorful wraps is in the sauce. A savory blend of soy sauce, hoisin, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil gives the chicken a delicious umami kick. You can also add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of chili flakes for tang and heat.
Sauté the shredded chicken with a bit of oil and your seasoning mix until it’s heated through and coated evenly. For extra texture, you can stir in water chestnuts, shredded carrots, or chopped green onions. This adds crunch and brightness, keeping the wraps interesting with every bite.
When it comes to wrapping, butter lettuce or romaine leaves are ideal. They’re sturdy enough to hold the filling but soft and pliable, making them easy to fold and eat. Spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each leaf, top with fresh herbs like cilantro or mint, and add a drizzle of sriracha or a squeeze of lime if desired.
These wraps are incredibly versatile—you can serve them as a main dish, a party appetizer, or even as part of a build-your-own dinner spread. They’re light yet filling, with a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors.
Shredded chicken lettuce wraps are proof that healthy food can be full of flavor and fun to eat. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just treating yourself, they make for a wholesome and satisfying bite every time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded chicken cooked
- 6 leaves lettuce large, such as butter or Romaine
- 1/4 cup carrot shredded
- 1/4 cup cucumber diced
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken and hoisin sauce. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
- Prepare the lettuce leaves by rinsing and patting them dry with a paper towel.
- To assemble the wraps, place a few spoonfuls of the coated chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.
- Top the chicken with shredded carrots and diced cucumber.
- Serve immediately, allowing diners to wrap their own chicken lettuce wraps.
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This is not how my grandma does it. You need rice or it’s not a wrap.
But why would you need rice? This is a wrap, and lettuce makes it crispy! Grandma’s way is not the only way.
I get what you’re saying! Rice does add a nice touch, but this version is super light and fresh. Maybe try it with rice next time?
Yum! So fresh and crunchy! Perfect for summer nights! 👍
Eh, I don’t know. Lettuce wraps sound good, but I feel like they’re just a lot of effort for not much food. 😕
I totally agree! These wraps are so light and refreshing. Perfect for a BBQ! 🌿
These wraps are fantastic! Super easy and healthy. My kids loved them!
I didn’t really get the hoisin sauce, didn’t taste much. I used BBQ sauce instead and it was better!
Quick & Delicious! 🥗 Will definitely make again. Thank you!
Not bad, but I think it needs something more. Maybe some spices or a dip?
Disappointing. The chicken was dry, and the lettuce kept tearing.
Yucky! My kids wouldn’t eat it. Too healthy for their taste! Stick to pizza.
Lettuce wraps? Never heard of that. Seems weird to wrap chicken in lettuce… but whatever floats ya boat.
It’s actually pretty good! The lettuce is nice and crunchy with the chicken. You should give it a try!
Not bad, but I think they need more flavor. Maybe some garlic?
I dont like hoisin sauce so I used BBQ sauce instead, still turned out great!
These were amazing! Super easy and delicious. My kids loved helping wrap them up. Will definitely make again!
I don’t get why you would eat chicken like this! Is it really healthy? Dunno, I prefer tacos.
Lettuce? Really? What are we rabbits? 😂
I dunno, lettuce is kinda healthy? But can’t we just use tortillas instead? 🤔
Haha, I thought the same at first! But these wraps are surprisingly good! 🌱
Why use hoisin? I like soy better. Just a suggestion, but they were ok. 3 stars.
My chicken was kinda dry. Didn’t have hoisin so I used a BBQ sauce instead, tasted weird! 🤷♂️
Pretty easy weeknight meal. I used romaine and it held up well. Next time I’ll mince the carrots a bit finer for more even bites.
Yummy! I usually don’t like chicken, but this was surprise gret!
I thought the hoisin sauce was too sweet for my taste. Maybe I’ll try with less next time.
I find the sweetness kinda nice! Maybe try adding a splash of soy sauce to balance it out? Just a thought!
Yummy!! We added some crushed peanuts on top. Gonna be a regular in our meals!
These wraps are a great low-carb idea, but I wish the instructions mentioned seasoning the chicken beyond just hoisin. Still tasty—just needs a pinch of salt at least.
These were surprisingly good! The hoisin really makes the shredded chicken flavorful, and the crunch from the cucumber/carrot is perfect. I’m making them again for sure.
Why do you need chicken? Just eat the veggies. 😂
Easy and healthy, but my wraps kinda fell apart. Maybe thicker lettuce next time? 🤔
Why not just use tortillas instead? 🤷♂️ They’re easier to handle!
Thicker lettuce is a good idea! I used regular iceberg last time, and they held up great. Just gotta experiment! 😊
So simple! I didn’t have carrots so I used pickles instead. Still tasted great!
Wait, pickles instead of carrots? I don’t know about that… would that even taste good? 🤨
That’s a creative substitution! Pickles add a nice crunch too! I’m glad it turned out well for you.
So easy! I used leftovers from last night and it turned out great. Highly recommend.
These were surprisingly good—sweet-salty hoisin with the crunchy veg is a great combo. I added a little sriracha too and it nailed it.
My kids ate them all! Even the veggies. Will definitely make again. 😊
These wraps are amazing! So fresh and healthy.
Not sure where the hoisin sauce is from, but I think soy sauce works too? Anyone tried?
My kids loved these wraps! Easy to make and fun to eat.
I tried this recipe but it was a bit bland. Maybe add some spices?
These wraps were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. So fresh!
So fresh and crunchy! I added a little sriracha and it made the hoisin pop even more. Great quick dinner.
Nice recipe. Can I use spinach instead of lettuce?
Not bad, but it felt like it needed something—like maybe peanuts or a squeeze of lime. Also my lettuce kept tearing when I wrapped it, so bigger leaves next time.
So easy! I meal-prepped the chicken mixture and then chopped the veggies the next day. Assemble was fast and tasted better than I expected.
This sounds exactly like my kind of meal prep win 😄. I love how the lettuce keeps it fresh—did you do any extra sauce or keep it just hoisin + chicken?
Might try this, but lettuce wraps always get messy for me. Also I swear I used butter lettuce once and it tasted kinda bitter… maybe Romaine is safer. Either way, easy sounds good!
Honestly… it’s just lettuce tacos with chicken. I wanted more flavor depth and it felt a bit plain.
I was skeptical about lettuce wraps, but these are actually good. I used Romaine and it held together fine.
Same—I didn’t expect much, but the hoisin with the chicken makes it really tasty. Romaine holds up better than I thought too.
What kind of lettuce is “butter” lettuce? I used iceberg and it was… soggy? Maybe wrong choice. Tasted okay with the hoisin.
Easy peasy! I made these for dinner and my kids loved it!
Mine fell apart because my lettuce leaves were too big and not patted dry enough. Flavor was okay, presentation not great.
These wraps are amazing! So fresh and light.
Not bad, but hoisin + chicken feels kind of sweet for me. I might swap hoisin for a lower-sugar sauce.
wrapped chicken? sounds weird lol. but it’s good I guess.
Lol I forgot to mix the hoisin with the chicken at first. Realized right before assembling and then it turned out great. So yeah—mix it all well!
Pretty solid weeknight meal. I didn’t have shredded chicken so I just chopped rotisserie chicken, and it worked fine. Next time I’ll add a little sriracha for more heat.
These were shockingly good—sweet-savory hoisin with the crunchy veg is a great combo. I used romaine and it held up nicely. Would make again!
These were super fresh and crunchy. The hoisin really coats the chicken nicely—will make again for sure!
Total waste of time! The chicken was boring.
Not bad, but my lettuce leaves tore a bit. Maybe I didn’t dry them enough or I should’ve used butter lettuce. Flavor still came through though.
Is this really healthy? Lettuce doesn’t fill me up 🙁
Yummy! 10/10 would recommend!!
Carrots and cucumber add a nice crunch, but I think it needs something creamy or spicy—like sesame oil or mayo—otherwise it’s just kinda plain.
Yeah I get what you mean—hoisin + veg can be a little flat if you don’t add some richness. Sesame oil sounds perfect, or even a little sriracha/mayo mix on top.
I think lettuce wraps are overrated. The filling is fine but eating it gets messy and you end up needing napkins the whole time. Still… I ate them all anyway.
Totally get that—lettuce wraps can be messy, especially with the sauce. I’ve found patting the lettuce super dry and using less hoisin helps, and you can set everything out so people don’t overfill. But yeah… they’re still hard to resist once you start.
Maybe I did something wrong but it was kinda bland. 1/4 cup carrot + 1/4 cup cucumber felt like not enough topping, so I doubled the veggies.
I thought it would be boring, but the cucumber + carrot texture saved it. The only tweak I’d make is adding chopped scallions.
Not bad, but mine was kinda bland. Maybe I needed more hoisin or a splash of soy sauce. Would make again with tweaks.
Totally agree—mine was a little bland too at first. A little extra hoisin (and even a quick splash of soy) really helps the chicken pop. Glad you’d make it again with tweaks!
I followed the recipe but mine tasted kinda bland until I added more hoisin. Maybe my chicken was drier? Still decent though.
1 cup chicken feels like not enough for 6 leaves. I ended up doubling the chicken/hoisin and it matched better. Still, easy and fun to eat.
The directions are simple, which I like. I did accidentally chop the cucumber too small though and it got a bit watery—still delicious.
So easy and kinda fancy at the same time. Served with rice and it was perfect. 😋
Right?! The hoisin really makes it taste “restaurant” without all the work. Love that you served it with rice too—sounds perfect.
I made this exactly and it tasted bland. Maybe my hoisin was old? Or I should’ve mixed more sauce with the chicken. I don’t know, but I wasn’t impressed.
Pretty good, but I think it needs a little heat. Maybe add chili sauce or sriracha to the chicken mix next time.
Good idea! I’ve added a splash of sriracha to the hoisin/chicken mix before and it totally wakes it up. I’ll try chili sauce next time too.
So easy! Took like 10 minutes. My kid loved wrapping it himself. The cucumber crunch is the best part.
These wraps were amazing! I’m making them again for the family dinner. Everyone loved them.
Not gonna lie, lettuce wraps always feel like diet food to me. It’s fine, but I missed having something more filling like rice or noodles.
Quick and fresh. I used romaine and it held up well. Next time I might add a little sriracha or lime because I like more zing, but the base recipe is solid.
Meh. The lettuce is doing most of the work. I’d rather just eat the chicken as a bowl. Also hoisin straight up feels weird without spice.
I followed the steps, but my lettuce tore a lot. I didn’t pat it dry enough, I guess—still tasted good though.
Ugh, I’ve had that happen too 😅 Yeah, patting them dry is the key—wet lettuce basically turns to mush and tears when you fold. Next time I’d also let the rinsed leaves sit on a towel for a few minutes before assembling. Glad it still tasted good though!
Honestly, I didn’t find this recipe that exciting. It was just okay. Maybe needs more flavor?
I don’t get the hype—hoisin is kind of sweet and overpowering to me. I added garlic and soy sauce to balance it and it was better.
I used canned shredded chicken and it turned out fine. I know, not gourmet, but for a weeknight it worked and my family ate it without complaints.
Honestly I think that’s the perfect weeknight move. Canned shredded chicken + hoisin sounds way more realistic than “from scratch” all the time, and if your family ate it without complaints, that’s the win.
Pretty tasty, but I wish the chicken had a bit more seasoning beyond just hoisin. Still, the lettuce wraps are a nice lighter option.
Great idea for meal prep. I pre-shredded the chicken and chopped the veggies ahead of time—assembly took like 5 minutes. Would definitely make again.