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Wondering what to serve with Chicken Lettuce Wraps? I've got you covered! I've compiled a list of 33+ of the best side dishes (plus toppings and sauce ideas) to serve with Asian Lettuce Wraps that pair perfectly with this fresh dish. From sauces and salads to noodles and more, I've got plenty of ideas for you!
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- Best Lettuce for Lettuce Wraps
- Toppings
- Sauces
- Salads
- Vegetables
- Noodles and Rice
- Appetizers
- Soups
- Comments
Typically made with a savoury Asian inspired chicken filling and served in cool leaves of lettuce, chicken lettuce cups are an easy and healthy way to bring the flavors of your favorite Asian restaurant to your kitchen table.
Light enough to serve as a starter, they also work as an easy and healthy dinner all on their own.
Here is my recipe for Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (the first recipe I ever published!). Made with ground chicken (or sub ground turkey), carrots, sesame oil and couple of other fresh ingredients, this tasty recipe is light, easy and packed with flavor- especially when served with the delicious peanut sauce!
We love to make them on Friday nights for a fun dinner idea to end the week.
Or try these copycat Pf Chang's Lettuce Wraps with ground chicken, water chestnuts, hoisin and a few other common ingredients.
Whether making them for dinner, an appetizer or just a snack, there are so many tasty sauces and sides that would go great with them.
I hope this list gives you plenty of inspiration!
Best Lettuce for Lettuce Wraps
I'm personally a huge fan of using butter lettuce leaves for lettuce wraps since they have a mild flavor and are naturally cupped which is perfect for holding the filling.
However, romaine hearts and iceberg lettuce also work quite well and I have definitely used them from time to time!
Feel free to use whatever- some types might just make for messier eating, but that's part of the fun, right?
For an alternative to lettuce, you could also try serving it in Swiss chard leaves.
Toppings
Garnish your lettuce wraps with fresh flavors and a crunchy texture with some of these ideas:
- Sesame Seeds
- Chopped Cilantro
- Green Onions
- Chopped Thai Basil
- Toasted Nuts such as peanuts or cashews
- Diced Red Onions
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Crispy Rice Noodles
Sauces
Your lettuce wraps can take on a variety of different flavors depending on what delectable sauce you decide to serve them with. Here are a few ideas:
- Chili Oil
- Hoisin Sauce
- Oyster Sauce
- Coconut Aminos or Soy Sauce
- Chili Garlic Sauce
- Sriracha
Easy Peanut Sauce
This quick peanut butter sauce is made with a few simple ingredients and fresh lime juice. Topped with this is the best way (in my humble opinion!) to serve my healthy chicken lettuce wraps recipe!
Photo Credit: The Nessy Kitchen
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Honey Sriracha Sauce
This Honey Sriracha Sauce is a delicious spicy and sweet complement for your lettuce wraps.
Photo Credit: Every Day Family Cooking
Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
This easy, creamy cilantro yogurt sauce would add such fresh flavor to your chicken filling.
Photo Credit: Life as a Strawberry
Cilantro Lime Avocado Sauce
Or for a dairy free option, this Avocado Cilantro and Lime sauce would be a great option!
Photo Credit: Ooh La La It's Vegan
Easy Hoisin Dipping Sauce
This super easy hoisin dipping sauce is made with only 3 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make. It would be a great choice for topping your Asian Lettuce Wraps.
Photo Credit: Pups with Chopsticks
Salads
I know, I know. You're eating lettuce wraps- doesn't that count as basically eating a salad? But if you're open to more veggies on your plate, any of these great recipes would be a way to add some.
Thai-Inspired Peanut Salad
This quick and healthy salad is super crunchy and made with an easy peanut sauce dressing. If you decide to serve your lettuce wraps with a sauce other than peanut sauce, then this salad is a great way to still get your peanut butter fix!
Photo Credit: The Nessy Kitchen
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Asian Sesame Ginger Slaw
This isn’t your average slaw! Made with a sesame ginger dressing and the addition of kale and quinoa, this hearty salad is a delicious way to eat your vegetables.
Photo Credit: Served From Scratch
Asian Cucumber Salad
With crunchy cucumbers and colorful veggies tossed in a zesty sesame dressing, this Asian Cucumber Salad is a fresh side for your lettuce wraps.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo
Mango Avocado Salad
Deliciously creamy, this fresh and easy mango avocado salad would be a delicious side to your lettuce wraps. Or try adding it on top as a garnish!
Photo Credit: Chef's Apron
Get the Mango Avocado Salad Recipe
Vegetables
If salads aren't your thing, any of the following would be great ways to add more vegetables to your meal!
Sticky Air Fried Sweet Chili Cauliflower
This sweet and spicy cauliflower is quick and easy to make and turns out nice and crispy. Definitely a good idea for adding some vegetables to your lettuce wraps meal.
Photo Credit: Avocado Skillet
Lemongrass Chilli Green Beans
These green beans make for a spicy, pungent and flavorful side dish that would be a great complement to your wraps.
Photo Credit: The Devil Wears Salad
Chili Garlic Edamame
This Edamame is ready in 10 minutes and is coated with a tasty chili paste and garlic sauce. This addictive side would be great for snacking on with your lettuce wraps.
Photo Credit: Profusion Curry
Noodles and Rice
Noodles or rice make an excellent side dish for chicken lettuce wraps and they are also a great option if you would like to serve your lettuce wrap filling without lettuce or assembling. Simply enjoy it over a bed of cauliflower rice, brown rice or white rice! Or try it with one of these recipes.
Coconut Rice
Fragrant, fluffy and full of flavor, this easy coconut rice recipe is made in a rice cooker. Leftover chicken filling would taste amazing on top of a bowl of this rice.
Photo Credit: The Nessy Kitchen
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Chili Garlic Noodles
Noodles, colorful vegetables and tofu are drizzled in a spicy sauce for a delicious dish that would pair nicely with your lettuce wraps.
Photo Credit: Profusion Curry
Appetizers
Keep the finger food theme to your meal and serve your lettuce wraps with some more hand held type food. You can't go wrong serving them with some Oven Baked Egg Rolls or any of these other ideas!
Vegetable Rice Paper Rolls
Light and crunchy, rice paper rolls would be great served with your lettuce wraps. As a bonus, you could make a variety of sauces and use them for both recipes!
Photo Credit: A Tasty Kitchen
Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings
Easy and flavorful, these Rice Paper Dumplings are quick to make and might be one of the best dishes to serve with your wraps!
Photo Credit: Make Healthy Recipes
Soups
If you're looking for a warm dish to serve with your fresh lettuce wraps, soup might be just the thing! The flavors in these Asian inspired soups would make for a great pairing.
Vegan Wonton Soup
This wonton rice noodle soup is made in 20 minutes, is gluten free and tastes so authentic!
Photo Credit: Greedy Girl Gourmet
Hot and Sour Soup
This remake of a restaurant flavor features fresh vegetables in a savory broth and would be delicious with your lettuce wraps!
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo
Egg Drop Soup With Vegetables
A healthy, low caloring version of a popular soup, this easy Egg Drop Soup is loaded with vegetables and fluffy egg ribbons.
Photo Credit: Two Kooks in the Kitchen
Hopefully you have found plenty of inspiration for what to serve with Chicken Lettuce Wraps in this post! If you're looking for a recipe, I'm sure you'll love my Asian Lettuce Wraps!
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