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Vietnamese Chicken Lettuce Wraps (or Tofu!) Recipe

Easy, fast and healthy Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps with flavorful Nuoc Cham Dressing that can be made with rotisserie chicken or baked Tofu. Vegan adaptable!

4.7 from 151 votes
12 mins
Total Time
1
serving
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Vietnamese Chicken Lettuce Wraps (or Tofu!)

How to Make the Best Vietnamese Chicken Lettuce Wraps (or Tofu!)

These Vietnamese Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect light and refreshing meal for when you want something healthy without sacrificing flavor. The crisp lettuce cups are loaded with tender chicken (or tofu for a vegan option), crunchy vegetables, and fresh herbs, all brought together with a tangy and slightly spicy Nuoc Cham dressing.

What makes this recipe so wonderful is its versatility and speed—you can have a complete meal on the table in just 12 minutes. Use rotisserie chicken for ultimate convenience, or bake some tofu for a plant-based version that’s equally delicious. The Nuoc Cham dressing is the star of the show, combining lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and sriracha for that perfect balance of sour, salty, sweet, and spicy flavors.

These lettuce wraps make an excellent lunch, light dinner, or even an impressive appetizer for entertaining. They’re naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan, making them perfect for serving to guests with different dietary preferences.

Vietnamese Chicken Lettuce Wraps (or Tofu!)

Vietnamese Chicken Lettuce Wraps (or Tofu!)

Easy, fast and healthy Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps with flavorful Nuoc Cham Dressing that can be made with rotisserie chicken or baked Tofu. Vegan adaptable!

4.7 from 151 votes
CourseWraps
CuisineVietnamese
Keywordlettuce wraps, vegan lettuce wraps, vietnamese wraps, lettuce cups, healthy lettuce cups, tofu lettuce cups, chicken lettuce cups, nuoc cham recipe
Prep Time12 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time12 mins
Servings1 serving
Calories86kcal
AuthorAlex Raeburn
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Ingredients

Lettuce Wraps

Nuoc Cham Dressing

Instructions

Nuoc Cham Dressing

  1. Make Nuoc Cham by stirring all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.

Assemble Wraps

  1. Arrange lettuce leaves on a plate or platter.
  2. Divide veggies among the lettuce leaves and fill with chicken or baked tofu.
  3. Add a slice of avocado, scallions, torn mint leaves, and peanuts to each wrap.
  4. Serve immediately with Nuoc Cham dressing on the side for drizzling or dipping.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, use baked tofu or smoked tofu instead of chicken and substitute vegan fish sauce.
  • The Nuoc Cham dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Feel free to add other fresh vegetables like bean sprouts, bell peppers, or fresh herbs like cilantro and Thai basil.
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