Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe - Pai's Kitchen

This recipe is an easy and fun appetizer (or even dinner) to make! It's inspired by the lettuce wrap I get in Chinese restaurants that is made from the meat of Peking duck. With five-spice powder, hoisin sauce, crunchy water chestnuts and crisp iceberg lettuce, it was an instant hit!
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About Pai:
Pailin “Pai” Chongchitnant is the author of the Hot Thai Kitchen cookbook, co-host of a Canadian TV series One World Kitchen on Gusto TV, and creator and host of the KZbin channel Pailin's Kitchen.
Pai was born and raised in southern Thailand where she spent much of her "playtime" in the kitchen. She traveled to Canada to study Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia, and was later trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in San Francisco.
After working in both Western and Thai professional kitchens, she decided that her passion really lies in educating and empowering others to cook at home via KZbin videos, her cookbook, and cooking classes. She currently lives in Vancouver, and goes to Thailand every year to visit her family. Visit her at hot-thai-kitche...
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HELLO LOVELY VIEWERS! Important Note: If you have questions about this recipe, you can post it here for the community to answer. But if you want to ask me, please get in touch via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or my website (all links are in the description above). If you leave questions in the comments I may not see them due to the large volume of comments I receive across the hundreds of videos on this channel. Also, before sending on any questions be sure to read the written recipe on the website as I often add extra tips and notes not covered in the video. Thank you for watching!

[@MoPoppins]

I love that teensy pitcher for the water! Too cute.

[@larrybenoit1274]

I’ve tried so many lettuce wraps and never found one that rang my bell until now. The oyster sauce and dark soy did it! These wraps are to die for. Thanks Pai.

[@gogojojo2718]

I watched this when it first came out and now it popped up on my recommended so I’m taking it as a sign to make this TODAY! ♥️

[@CroakerOutdoors]

I like to make shredded chicken and then toss in a little sauce. In a butter lettuce leaf I layer some rice, chicken, thin cucumber strips, mint, basil, and cilantro. For a dipping sauce, I use fish sauce, sugar, a lot of red pepper flake, and a squeeze of lime juice. If I don't have lettuce I'll use rice wrappers.

[@TinaAbroad]

I've just made this but I had a whole chicken breast so I cut it in small cubes. Tastes amazing! ❤️

[@chefwannabe1]

Eat mint leaves with lettuce roll for that fresh taste.

[@meki2590]

I made this today and it was so amazing and easy! I highly recommend 😁

[@FERNTVvideos]

You are my saviour during this coronavirus

[@lisashimazu-bolibol5734]

I just love ❤️ watching you. You are such a pleasant cook to watch! You make everything look so delicious and easy.

[@yausingchan]

I just made Chicken Lettuce Wrap last week. I did mine with oyster sauce and fish sauce. Me and my mon use to wrap the chicken up with rice together.

[@midnight6588]

I just made this for dinner right now it was absolutely delicious and was praised and thanked but I feel like those thank you’s should be passed to you! So thank you for sharing your recipe with me and my family 😁❤

[@rhailynn9770]

Filipino fan here! We love you ❤️❤️

[@dlyrious13]

Making this tomorrow... Hoisin sauce everywhere and toasted sesame... I'm drooling already!!

[@NurseMJ986]

So good. Authentic flavor. We used ground turkey and it tastes so good. And the dark Filipino soy sauce is Silver Swan or Datu Puti. Enjoy.

[@xnonsuchx]

Butter lettuce is also good for wraps.

[@AF-ke9by]

Yes! Agreed.

[@bruceree1574]

Lettuce you like is also good for wraps...

[@ericamendez2737]

Just made this! This was epic!! Greatful for this recipe

[@mariaflorcabigaoofficial7316]

Mine is i added this a belt pepper color yellow ,orange, red and green and i put black olive and cucumber pickles also.

[@suublib]

Thank you for the recipe, Pailin. It's so delicious, I've been making it regularly.

[@missyb1020]

looks like the one! thank you❣❣❣

[@Tropicalpisces]

You had me at "viscosity". 😆

[@jessicaquynhduong1126]

Omg, your sauce is a bomb. It makes my chicken lettuce wrap is so delicious and super yummy. I love it so much. Thank you for sharing your recipe ♥️

[@meeleetee8530]

Yuuuum, thanks for another dish to cook for my grandkids. 1lb of ground meat will expand to feed 4 little ones.

[@russellbateman3392]

I take those mung bean threads that I usually put into my (fried or fresh) spring rolls and plunge them into hot oil (instead of hot water) for a couple of seconds, then extract them. I crumble them up and put them on top of the filling to get a nice crunch. Though those lettuce wrap copy-cat recipes never say this, it's my perception that P. F. Chang's does that. In fact, I'd swear to it. You've got a super channel, Pai!

[@Michimama60]

I just made this dish. My brother didn't look very happy when he came to the table, but I must say, he ate about 9 lettuce filled with all the good things I had on hand: Thai basil, fresh mint, and cilantro. The chicken fry was so tasty!

[@1sweetea]

, 🤔

[@ManojPatel-oo3zd]

Thankyou.

[@MrTaco-ei5hl]

Delicious! Made the chicken lettuce wrap with your mango jelly for dessert . " "Perfect combo". Thank you!

[@journeytothinify]

I'm printing the recipe now!! Thanks, I LOVE lettuce wraps!

[@joolz-hearall1p126]

But how are they 'wraps'? All I see happening as ingredients placed on top of a lettuce leaf?

[@JindyMarie]

Just discovered your channel and I'm in love! I love all your recipes!

[@cherub73au]

So is this another version of San chow bao, we love this at our home! Recipe looks so simple!

[@MinhNguyen-mo5fp]

Wow 🤩 can’t help getting distractions by that attractive T SHIRT 👚 P . I Have to watch the video twice to get everything thoughtfully. But always enjoy your teaching of cooking...thank you . 😍🥰

[@tomzhao103]

Your wok is set too high due to the stove in between wok and table. Maybe its not a problem by now that you have grown taller after 7 yrs since this was made. Otherwise, this is the best video about how to make this dish that I have searched so far today.

[@kateandjames2832]

Thank you for sharing your recipe❤️ I made this and it’s turned delicious

[@garyconley69]

Hi . We used raw cashews which we roasted instead of the water chestnuts... so good!

[@Mamamangolina]

I just made this with chicken thighs ❤it is excellent ❤❤❤

[@paulrobinson1458]

Made this recipe tonight. Big hit with the family.

[@FernandoMorales-tw9wy]

Gorgeous cook!

[@libretoaklasan5533]

luv'it - looks yummy! thanks for sharing!

[@flickr4jazz]

Awesome! I’m allergic to soy so I use aminos. I like to add mushrooms or other veggies I find at the store that day. I sometimes slice radish and put ground peanuts on top. I’m hungry now

[@jennhoff03]

I am so sorry you're allergic to soy!

[@febybautista6081]

I cooked it how many times cause I really2 love it..God bless you

[@foodieforlife8263]

Excellent flavor. Maybe u could add a bit of water to your minced chicken so it does not clump up in the wok

[@happydee9362]

It looks very good. I am vegan so I am going to use tofu instead of chicken. Thank you ka.

[@hassanashi9800]

Cabeg leeves is really good

[@christinedowd1820]

What about zucchini instead of water chestnuts??

[@brianwalsh1844]

Love your version - others were disappointing. I think Hoisin is essential but loads of cooks omit it.

[@soudipchanda2884]

So just wondering does normal bbq sauce works?

[@gertycuyugan486]

I love the way you make it,yummy, yummy yummy,

[@msstephaniexiong]

that looks so yummy. i love it when u taste ur food. and you look so beautiful!!!

[@orliemendoza4976]

i really like the way you project on camera.. hahahahaha.. so Crazy in a positive way..

[@nh5551]

Congrats on your new cookbook! I'm sure there will be many more in your future 😄

[@neville3151]

My wife makes the same thing....but with ground pork and dried oysters.

[@peterdoe2617]

I learned that recipe from a cooking book in '88 with ground beef and smoked, canned oyster. Thanks for the reminder!

[@karenbenavente1124]

Hi Pai, this looks so delicious! Thank you 💓

[@SpoonForkHeart]

Your lettuce wrap looks great Pai :-)

[@MrSlicer2424]

Just ordered your cookbook. So excited.

[@MrJohnsmith916]

So cute.

[@tessheraldo1048]

ill gonna try this, lavettt

[@karenbenavente1124]

Yummy 😋 that looks so delicious!

[@aewe7120]

I love your videos.

[@wannabite]

healthy tips and looks great. thanks for sharing.

[@DinaTinyworld]

yammiiiii thank youuuuuu

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hey u wore that awesome shirt twice in a row! that means we got a bonus vid! :)

[@candyjones4841]

+bri bart lmao

[@Nathan-wn5mc]

😍 beautiful!

[@Beecozz7]

So good!!!

[@afreencharania]

Tried this and love it so much!!! So easy and delicious!!!

[@tamaralvieira4444]

Hi Pai thanks for easy to follow recipe I made lettuce wraps they were soo yummy Boston lettuce was a bit too soft did you use iceberg I cant remember as I have a brain injury due to car crash thanks again

[@nrrgjj]

I love lettuce wraps. I will have to try this. Thank you for this recipe and video. On a side note, I have been doing the sauce all wrong... :)

[@pennybreedon1706]

What if I don't like the 5 spice powder( or cinnamon or annise) is there any other spices that would work for this

[@KaBansa]

looks yummy, healthy and easy-peasy, I think im gonna have a new favorite, thanks for sharing your recipe, see you, thanks a lot!!

[@austin_217]

Love your shirt!!

[@chantitalong3053]

Pailin, thank ya. I can't wait to get ya book keke

[@julialupercio1124]

yummy

[@paulkitas4659]

This is realllllyyy good except I shredded the carrots

[@iamanarcissist8586]

Yummy

[@tmnprlsaicntr]

This dish reminds me of Mieng Khaam

[@MildredEscol]

Maybe mashroom is good as replacement og meat

[@bolognacow]

Dude. That shirt is the bomb.

[@andrewtrebb9255]

Just made this recipe tonight! It was excellnet 😋 Thank you so much 😍

[@cookieez4u2]

well, you made a believer out of me. Great video!

[@AngelicRomance1]

I love your shirt! I'm a huge Godzilla fan...and a fan of cute things like Pandas! It's the perfect combination!

[@TheCptMike]

, good afternoon Pailine. I am allergic to shellfish. What can I replace the Oyster sauce with for this recipe. Thank you

[@blackhorse2947]

A vegan for 4 1/2 years I use Wan Ja Shan vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce. It’s excellent and hard to tell the difference from authentic oyster sauce. Amazon or an Asian Market.

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[@lidavalencia9674]

wow...looks yummy im going to try...thanks

[@idontlikegoats]

This is amazing, I will definitely try it, but with a meat substitute :D P.S, you look really stunning lately! What's your secret?

[@PailinsKitchen]

+idontlikegoats I think it's just better lighting, lol, but thank you! We changed lights recently :)

[@therealsocialgadfly]

+Pailin's Kitchen Shhh, you're supposed to say Oil Of Olay does wonders! ;)

[@barbaraenoch7504]

idontlikegoats kik

[@katelynnlee5158]

I don't have tamerind. Can I just add fresh lime juice to the chicken at the very very end and mix it?

[@stephenwmsmith]

Maybe its because I'm a giant, but it always looks like you are standing on your tiptoes when at the Wok. I need to make this recipe at home cause I've been looking for a good lettuce wrap recipe.

[@manishaparekh123]

Tried it, was wonderful!

[@DreamImLivingln]

I love these and you made it so easy to make ! ❤

[@virginiacopeland108]

Thanks, Clark

[@Dark-Hound]

What burner is that you are using on the wok? I neeeeeed it so I can finally use a wok at home!

[@sdophoto1405]

can you make the filling a few days ahead?

[@AdamHotThaiKitchen]

Hi Adam here, and for sure, I don't see anything in the written recipe hot-thai-kitchen.com/chicken-lettuce-wrap/ that won't last in the fridge for a few days. That said you could always freeze it. (Which is usually Pai's fall back :)) Cheers!

[@bichhahuynh9020]

It looks amazing

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[@margieher1717]

lol I tried this and it was absolutely delicious

[@TheKisskiss1402]

Hi Palin!! I love love love this recipe!!! Will try it soon. Questions: Have u ever made those Thai Tapioca balls with savory filling, peanut perhaps ? If yes, please let me know the link , if not, please make a video about them. I'm crazy for that dish. Thank you!

[@PailinsKitchen]

+Christian Walk Thanks for the request! Outside of Thailand it's very hard to find one of the main ingredients for the filling, sweet preserved daikon, so it's not the most accessible dish for most people. But i'll keep it in mind as an idea!

[@aryakarkera9377]

Can you make this for weight loss?

[@AlsoMeowskivich]

I wonder if I can work a sort of buffalo chicken spin on this dish. I mean, it already looks fantastic, but I do enjoy me some spicy stuff.

[@PailinsKitchen]

+Imageflexion Cartoons Try it out and let me know how it goes!

[@ToyWithToys]

Very yummy, I gotta try this next weekend! love Thai food!

[@jonathanbenke5053]

I have eaten Peking duck in Taiwan many times and I have never seen it made into a lettuce wrap. All of the meat is eaten in a thin pancake with green onion. The lettuce wraps must be a western thing...

[@PailinsKitchen]

+Jonathan Benke In every Chinese restaurants I've been to, in Thailand and here, only the skin is served with the thin pancakes, so I guess in Taiwan they do it differently!

[@joyjoyoo]

+Pailin's Kitchen what??!! We usually wrap the meat with pancakes as well. Along with the garnishes

[@jonathanbenke5053]

+joyjoyoo most ppl aren't aware that, a side from garnishes, authentic Chinese food is never served with raw vegetables (including lettuce).

[@joyjoyoo]

+Jonathan Benke nod nod

[@s.m.281]

for clarification, the way main land chinese have peking duck is different from thai's. in China and country influenced mainly by chinese culture like Taiwan, every single bite of peking duck will be sliced and served with both skin and meat while in Thai which is more affected by cantonese food , this recipe will be served skin and meat separetely.

[@cecea2630]

thank you for the video

[@psimon7846]

nice haircut!

[@smashinkelsey]

So good