Plant-Based Asian
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Plant-Based Asian
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Recipe created by Chef Camillo Sabella
@chefcamillosabella
Simple to make and bursting with flavor, this plant-based twist on chicken lettuce wraps is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
● 4 plant-based chicken cutlets (shredded)
● 2 Tbsp peanut oil
● ½ onion, diced small
● 1 red bell pepper, diced small
● 1 green bell pepper, diced small
● 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and minced
FOR THE SAUCE:
● 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
● 3 Tbsp vegan hoisin sauce
● 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
● 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
● 1 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
● 1 Tbsp agave
● 1 Tbsp vegan sweet chili sauce
● ½ tsp garlic powder
● ¼ tsp ground ginger
TO SERVE:
● 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
● 3 large bibb lettuce, washed and dried (make sure to separate each leaf)
● 1 (12 oz) bag coleslaw mix, no dressing
● 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
● Sriracha (optional)
● 2 limes, cut into 8 wedges each
Preparation:
- Prepare and shred 4 plant-based chicken cutlets.
- Place all the sauce ingredients into a medium bowl. Whisk together until well combined and set aside.
- On medium to high heat, heat 2 Tbsp of peanut oil in a frying pan. Once hot, add shredded plant-based chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Add onion, bell peppers and water chestnuts. Cook for 5-8 minutes until onion is translucent and bell peppers are cooked down and becoming soft.
- Add sauce and simmer on low heat until the plant-based chicken and veggies are evenly coated and everything is heated through.
- Serve in bibb lettuce leaves, loaded with coleslaw mix, topped with crushed toasted peanuts, sliced green onions, sriracha, and a wedge of lime. Enjoy!
Tips:
Put together two bibb lettuce leaves when preparing to add the plant-based chicken mixture. This way it's easier to roll and pick-up the lettuce wraps when serving.
This recipe can also be prepared gluten-free by using GF soy sauce or coconut aminos.
If you don’t want to use peanuts, you can substitute the peanut oil and peanut butter with your favorite nut butter and avocado oil. Toasted sesame seeds and tahini can be subbed in for the roasted peanuts.