Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe

If you’re a fan of the Cheesecake Factory’s Thai Lettuce Wraps, you’re in for a treat.

In this blog post, we have the tasty Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe for you to try right at home.

These wraps are not only yummy but also healthy and fun to make, making them a perfect meal for families, gatherings, or a tasty quick dinner.

This isn’t the first Cheesecake Factory dish I’ve shared in my blog, I have had many requests to recreate this classic dish so hopefully you enjoy making it.

Why You’ll Love This Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe

This Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe is great for anyone who enjoys fresh, vibrant flavors with a kick.

This meal is also great for those who are watching their calories and want a low-carb meal that doesn’t taste bad.

I personally have had this meal a few times and it’s super tasty while being very easy to make. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply want to treat yourself to a restaurant-like dish at home, these wraps will impress anyone.

Ingredients

Chicken Filling

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small chopped onion
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (optional)
• 1/2 cup water of diced chestnuts
• 2 green chopped onions

Lettuce Wraps

• 1 head of butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed

Additional Toppings

• Shredded carrots
• Bean sprouts
• Chopped peanuts
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges

Peanut Sauce

• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (optional)
• 2-3 tablespoons water

Sweet Chili Sauce

• 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Large skillet or wok
• Mixing bowls
• Cutting board and knife
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Grater
• Serving platter

How to Make Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Filling

1. Heat up the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium to high heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and cook until it’s soft, which will take roughly 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
4. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until it’s no longer raw & pink.
5. Mix in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha sauce. Cook for 2-3 more minutes.
6. Add the diced water chestnuts and green onions. Cook for 1-2 more minutes until everything is hot.

Step 2: Make the Peanut Sauce

1. In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and Sriracha sauce.
2. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is as thick or thin as you like.

Step 3: Prepare the Sweet Chili Sauce

1. In another small bowl, mix the sweet chili sauce and soy sauce together.

Step 4: Prepare the Lettuce Wraps

1. Put the lettuce leaves on a serving platter.
2. Spoon the chicken filling onto each lettuce leaf.
3. Add shredded carrots, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, and fresh cilantro on top.
4. Drizzle with the peanut sauce and sweet chili sauce.
5. Serve with lime wedges for extra flavor.

Tips

• This dish is versatile and you can easily use ground turkey, pork, or even tofu for a vegetarian version.
• If you prefer this recipe to be spicy you can add more Sriracha sauce in the filling and peanut sauce. On the other hand, if you want it to be mild you can just not add any Srircha sauce.
• If you prefer the recipe to be crunchy you can add bell peppers or cucumbers.
• This is a great dish to meal prep and can be stored in the fridge and eaten within 3 days.

What pairs well with Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe

This Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe pairs well with many different sides such as Buffalo Wild Wings Boneless Wings Recipe, Texas Roadhouse Buttered Corn, and tasty Spring Rolls.

When it comes to drinks you can pair these Thai Lettuce Wraps wonderfully with a light, white wine like a Sauvignon Blanc or a beer such as a pilsner.

If you want to avoid alcohol you could have this with Iced raspberry leaf tea or sparkling water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these lettuce wraps gluten-free?

If you want this recipe to be gluten-free, make sure you get gluten-free soy sauce and hoisin sauce.

Can I use a different type of lettuce?

Of course, while butter lettuce is preferred for its soft texture, iceberg or romaine lettuce also works pretty well.

How can I make this recipe vegetarian?

If you are vegetarian you can switch the ground chicken with tofu, tempeh, or a plant-based meat alternative. Make sure any sauces used are also vegetarian-friendly.

What other toppings can I add?

Feel free to get creative with the toppings. You can add bell peppers, red cabbage, avocado, or jalapeños can add extra flavor and kick.

Wrapping up

I hope you have enjoyed learning how to whip up this tasty Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps recipe.

It’s an easy-to-make and light meal to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

If you have enjoyed learning this recipe, make sure you check out some of our others.

Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Recipe by JuliaCourse: MainCuisine: ThaiDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

250

kcal

Total time

30

minutes

Recreate the tasty Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe at home. Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors in every bite you take.

Ingredients

• Chicken Filling

• 1 pound ground chicken

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 small chopped onion

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger

• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (optional)

• 1/2 cup water of diced chestnuts

• 2 green chopped onions

• Lettuce Wraps

• 1 head of butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed

• Additional Toppings

• Shredded carrots

• Bean sprouts

• Chopped peanuts

• Fresh cilantro

• Lime wedges

• Peanut Sauce

• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (optional)

• 2-3 tablespoons water

• Sweet Chili Sauce

• 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

• Prepare the Chicken Filling
• Heat up the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium to high heat.
• Add the chopped onion and cook until it's soft, which will take roughly 3-4 minutes.
• Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
• Add the chicken to the pan and cook until it's no longer raw & pink.
• Mix in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha sauce. Cook for 2-3 more minutes.
• Add the diced water chestnuts and green onions. Cook for 1-2 more minutes until everything is hot.
• Make the Peanut Sauce
• In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and Sriracha sauce.
• Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is as thick or thin as you like.
• Prepare the Sweet Chili Sauce
• In another small bowl, mix the sweet chili sauce and soy sauce together.
• Prepare the Lettuce Wraps
• Put the lettuce leaves on a serving platter.
• Spoon the chicken filling onto each lettuce leaf.
• Add shredded carrots, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, and fresh cilantro on top.
• Drizzle with the peanut sauce and sweet chili sauce.
• Serve with lime wedges for extra flavor.

Notes

• This dish is versatile and you can easily use ground turkey, pork, or even tofu for a vegetarian version.
• If you prefer this recipe to be spicy you can add more Sriracha sauce in the filling and peanut sauce. On the other hand, if you want it to be mild you can just not add any Srircha sauce.
• If you prefer the recipe to be crunchy you can add bell peppers or cucumbers.
• This is a great dish to meal prep and can be stored in the fridge and eaten within 3 days.