Fresh, crunchy, and protein-packed — lettuce wraps are the ultimate healthy meal. They’re perfect for lunch, dinner, or even meal prep. Below you’ll find over 20 delicious lettuce wrap recipes with full ingredients and step-by-step directions.

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🐔 Chicken Lettuce Wraps

1. Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 head butter lettuce

Directions:

1. In a skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute.
3. Add hoisin, soy sauce, and vinegar; cook 2–3 minutes.
4. Stir in water chestnuts and green onions.
5. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and serve warm.

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2. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
• 1/4 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or ranch dressing
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
• Romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Toss chicken with hot sauce until evenly coated.
2. Add celery and blue cheese.
3. Spoon into lettuce leaves.
4. Drizzle with Greek yogurt ranch or extra hot sauce if desired.

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3. Chicken Caesar Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 2 cups grilled chicken breast, sliced
• 1/4 cup Caesar dressing (light if preferred)
• 2 tbsp shredded parmesan
• Romaine lettuce leaves
• Fresh cracked black pepper

Directions:

1. Toss chicken with Caesar dressing.
2. Place chicken in romaine leaves.
3. Sprinkle with parmesan and black pepper.

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4. Greek Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 2 cups grilled chicken breast, diced
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tbsp tzatziki sauce
• Romaine lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix chicken, cucumber, tomato, onion, and tzatziki.
2. Spoon into lettuce leaves.
3. Top with feta and serve.

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5. Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Iceberg lettuce cups

Directions:

1. Cook chicken in skillet until browned; drain.
2. Stir in taco seasoning and salsa; simmer 3 minutes.
3. Fill lettuce cups with chicken, top with cheese and cilantro.

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🥩 Beef & Pork Lettuce Wraps

6. Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps (Bulgogi Style)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• Butter lettuce leaves
• Kimchi (optional, for topping)

Directions:

1. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
2. Add steak slices and marinate at least 30 minutes.
3. Heat skillet or grill pan over high heat; cook steak in batches until browned, 2–3 minutes per side.
4. Serve in lettuce leaves with sesame seeds, green onions, and kimchi.

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7. Ground Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
• 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Iceberg lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
2. Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer 3–4 minutes.
3. Spoon beef into lettuce leaves, top with cheese, salsa, and cilantro.

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8. Pork Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

Peanut Sauce:

• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin)

Directions:

1. Cook pork in skillet until browned; drain excess fat.
2. Stir in garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, and hoisin; cook 2–3 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and water until smooth.
4. Spoon pork into lettuce leaves; drizzle with peanut sauce.

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9. BBQ Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pulled pork (slow-cooked or leftover)
• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (sugar-free if preferred)
• 1/2 cup coleslaw (vinegar or mayo-based)
• Iceberg lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Warm pulled pork in skillet; stir in BBQ sauce until coated.
2. Spoon pork into lettuce cups.
3. Top with coleslaw and serve immediately.

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10. Banh Mi Pork Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots (pickled if possible)
• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro leaves
• Jalapeño slices (optional)
• Romaine lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Cook pork in skillet until browned; drain.
2. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, and lime juice; simmer 2–3 minutes.
3. Spoon pork into romaine leaves.
4. Top with carrots, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño.

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🦐 Seafood Lettuce Wraps

11. Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
• Butter lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with oil, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
3. Stir Greek yogurt with lime juice to make a simple crema.
4. Spoon shrimp into lettuce leaves, top with avocado, and drizzle crema.

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12. Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 2 cans tuna (in water), drained
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (or mayo)
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Romaine lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix tuna, yogurt, celery, mustard, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Spoon into romaine leaves and serve chilled.

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13. Salmon Avocado Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked salmon, flaked (grilled or baked)
• 1 avocado, diced
• 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Romaine or butter lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine salmon, avocado, onion, olive oil, and lemon juice.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and serve fresh.

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14. Thai Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp fresh basil or Thai basil, chopped
• Butter lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Heat sesame oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in shrimp, soy sauce, and lime juice; cook until shrimp turn pink, about 4 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in basil.
5. Spoon into lettuce leaves and serve warm.

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15. Fish Taco Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 lb white fish (cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1 tsp lime juice
• Iceberg lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Rub fish with olive oil and spices. Grill or pan-sear 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through.
2. In a small bowl, mix cabbage with yogurt and lime juice for a quick slaw.
3. Flake fish into pieces and serve in lettuce cups topped with slaw.

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⭐ Extra High-Protein Lettuce Wrap Ideas

21. Turkey BLT Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 6 slices deli turkey breast
• 4 slices cooked turkey bacon
• 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 2 tbsp light mayo or Greek yogurt
• Romaine lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Layer turkey, bacon, tomato, and avocado in lettuce leaves.
2. Add a drizzle of mayo or Greek yogurt.
3. Roll or fold lettuce and enjoy.

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22. Breakfast Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs, scrambled
• 2 turkey sausage links, sliced
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp salsa
• Butter lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Cook sausage in skillet until browned. Remove.
2. Scramble eggs in the same skillet until fluffy.
3. Place eggs and sausage in lettuce leaves.
4. Top with cheese and salsa.

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23. Mediterranean Beef Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup hummus
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• Romaine lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Heat oil in skillet; cook beef with oregano and garlic powder until browned. Drain.
2. Spread hummus onto lettuce leaves.
3. Spoon beef on top and add cucumber, tomato, and olives.

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24. Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Cilantro leaves for garnish
• Butter lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Cook turkey in skillet until browned.
2. Stir in garlic, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, and sriracha. Cook 2–3 minutes.
3. Spoon turkey into lettuce leaves.
4. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.

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25. Sriracha Tuna Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 2 cans tuna, drained
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or mayo
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• Butter lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix tuna, yogurt, sriracha, lemon juice, and celery.
2. Adjust spice to taste.
3. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and serve cold.

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🥬 Final Thoughts

Now you’ve got 25 protein-packed lettuce wrap recipes covering chicken, beef, pork, seafood, vegetarian, and creative extras. They’re simple to prep, low-carb, and bursting with flavor — perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, or healthy meal prep.

You can also mix and match the fillings, swap proteins, or add toppings like avocado, Greek yogurt, or hot sauce to keep things fresh all week long.