Published on 09/08/24

Our easy Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a light and healthy dinner option for those busy weeknights! Made with tender chicken, a flavorful homemade sauce, fresh ingredients, all piled up on a large lettuce leaf. Trust us, you are going to be making this lettuce wrap recipe all summer long!

The best recipe for grilled chicken lettuce wraps.

The Best Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps

During those warm, summer months we love to bring our cooking outside to our gas grill. After perfecting our stovetop chicken lettuce wraps, we knew we needed to incorporate some grilled chicken in this fun, new spin. Quickly cooking these marinated chicken thighs on a hot grill gives it that perfect flavor and slight char on the outside. Add all the best, simple ingredients on top for a little crunch and flavor. Then a generous drizzle of the soy ginger sauce and you have dinner perfection!

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If you love lettuce wraps as much as we do, you definitely need to try our Easy Beef Lettuce Wraps!

What You Will Need

boneless skinless chicken thighs – highly recommend these for all the best flavor, but you can also use boneless, skinless chicken breasts too.
soy sauce – perfect for a quick chicken marinade and the base for the lettuce wrap sauce.
salt and pepper – simple seasonings that are always a must when cooking any cut of meat.
chopped green onions – fresh and flavorful topping on this chicken lettuce wrap recipe.
canned water chestnuts – an essential lettuce wrap ingredient for adding a little bit of a crunch.
butter lettuce – we love this fresh lettuce for the wrap, but any sturdy leafy greens will work. Romaine lettuce is another great option.
cilantro – highly recommend this light and refreshing fresh herb.
crushed peanuts – just pick-up some peanuts at your local grocery store to add even more crunch and flavor.
fish sauce, rice vinegar, & sesame oil – a splash of each brings all those familiar flavors that compliment the soy sauce so well!
ginger & garlic – some fresh garlic and ginger always pack a big flavor punch.
chili garlic sauce – feel free to adjust this amount depending on your preferred spice level.

How To Make Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps

The first steps to making this easy recipe are to gather all of the simple ingredients.

Ingredients for chicken lettuce wraps in separate bowls.

Now place the raw chicken in a shallow baking dish or large ziplock bag with a quarter cup of soy sauce. Let them marinate while you prep the rest of the basic ingredients. Then bring the outdoor grill to a medium-high heat and cook chicken over direct heat for about 3-4 minutes per side or until the internal temp reaches 165 degrees F (use an internal meat thermometer).

Two images showing the chicken thighs on the grill and then on a plate.

After letting the meat rest for about 5-10 minutes, cut into bite-sized pieces. Now divide the chicken, green onions, water chestnuts, cilantro, & peanuts on the fresh, lettuce leaves. Drizzle some sauce on top and enjoy!

A lettuce wrap with grilled chicken, green onions, cilantro, water chestnuts, and peanuts.

A fully assembled grilled chicken lettuce wrap on a white plate.

Storage

Leftover chicken and toppings can be stored in separate airtight containers in the fridge for about 3-4 days. The lettuce should also be kept separate. Warm the chicken and assemble for an easy lunch or dinner mid-week.

Pinterest image for grilled chicken lettuce wraps.

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