Best 3 Cheesecake Factory Lettuce Wraps Recipes

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Craving a scrumptious and flavorful dish? Look no further than the Cheesecake Factory's renowned Lettuce Wraps. These wraps are a delightful combination of crunchy lettuce, savory chicken, and a creamy, tangy dressing, all wrapped up in a neat and portable package. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a casual lunch, or simply seeking a satisfying meal, the Cheesecake Factory's Lettuce Wraps are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

THAI CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS FROM THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY



Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps from the Cheesecake Factory image

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons water
4 green onions
8 bamboo skewers, 10-12 inches

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 3/4 inch strips. Place in a shallow glass dish.
  • Combine soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Add water.
  • Poor over chicken and toss to coat all of the chicken pieces.
  • Cover and marinade 30 minutes up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Soak bamboo skewers 20 minutes in cold water.
  • Drain chicken and reserve marinade. Weave chicken strips onto each skewers, alternating with green onion pieces.
  • Brush chiken and onions with reserved marinade.

CHEESECAKE FACTORY LETTUCE WRAPS



Cheesecake Factory Lettuce Wraps image

One of the best appetizers you'll ever find. With all of the different ingredients and sauces, these lettuce wraps are perfect for sharing with a group. These make a great dish for bringing to a pot luck. However, since I can walk to a Cheesecake Factory, I think I will get it there. The best top secret restaurant recipes for each item and the sauces are all included but had to be entered separately as Food.com has a 50 ingredient limit. This and others can be found at http://restaurantrecipesbook.com/

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 1 Platter

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 lb chicken breast (Bamboo skewers, 10-12 inches)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons water
4 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, roasted
12 ounces egg noodles, fresh best
1 tablespoon garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 pinch turmeric powder
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cucumber, seeded

Steps:

  • Chicken Satays:.
  • Cut chicken into 3/4 inch strips.
  • Place in a shallow glass dish.
  • Combine soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Add water and mix thoroughly.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Toss to coat all of the chicken pieces.
  • Cover and marinade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Soak bamboo skewers 20 minutes in cold water to keep them from burning.
  • Drain the chicken and reserve the marinade.
  • Weave the chicken strips onto each skewers, alternation with green onion pieces. You may need to use several pieces to cover each skewer.
  • Brush chicken and onions with reserved marinade.
  • Grill the skewers on an uncovered grill over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, turning halfway through the grilling.
  • Bean Sprouts:.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan.
  • Add the bean sprouts along with the other ingredients.
  • Cook over a medium-high heat until the bean sprouts are tender.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Thai Coconut Curry Noodles:.
  • Place the noodles in hot water, separating with a fork.
  • Let the noodles soak until tender or according to the directions on the package.
  • Drain and keep warm.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut milk on low heat and slowly stir in the curry paste.
  • When it begins to simmer, add in the remaining ingredients.
  • Continue to simmer for approximately 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the noodles and serve.
  • Thai Marinated Cucumbers:.
  • Combine the vinegar, sugar, water and salt in a small pan.
  • Cook over a medium heat, stirring until it boils and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  • Peel the cucumber and cut lengthwise into quarters and again crosswise into 1/8 inch slices.
  • Place in a serving bowl and pour marinade over cucumbers, stirring to blend.
  • Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
  • Tamarind Cashew Dipping Sauce Recipe #453585.
  • Peanut Sauce Recipe #453586.
  • Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe #453589.
  • Putting it All Together:.
  • Remove the hard stems from the bottom of each leaf of lettuce.
  • Wash and dry the leaves and arrange in a group on a larger platter.
  • Remove 2 red cabbage leaves, wash and dry and slice in half vertically.
  • Arrange on the serving platter and fill with each one of the fillings (chicken, bean sprouts, thai coconut curry noodles and marinated cucumbers).
  • Let your friends or family create their own lettuce wraps by choosing a filling or fillings and placing it on a leaf along with a choice of sauce.
  • Fold the leaf in half and enjoy!

CHEESECAKE FACTORY THAI LETTUCE WRAPS RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by jenniferj

Number Of Ingredients 71

THAI CHICKEN SATAYS:
6 to 8 butter lettuce leaves
2 red cabbage leaves, cut in half vertically
Thai chicken satays (recipe below)
Julienned carrots
Sesame bean sprouts (recipe below)
Thai coconut curry noodles (recipe below)
Thai marinated cucumbers (recipe below)
1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, chopped
Tamarind cashew dipping sauce (recipe below)
Thai peanut sauce (recipe below)
Sweet red chili sauce (recipe below)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons water
4 green onions, cut into 1″ pieces
8 bamboo skewers (10 to 12 inches)
BEAN SPROUTS:
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, roasted
THAI COCONUT CURRY NOODLES:
12 ounces fresh egg noodles
1 tablespoon garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 pinch turmeric powder
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
THAI MARINATED CUCUMBERS:
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large cucumber, seeded
TAMARIND CASHEW DIPPING SAUCE:
1/4 cup cashews, chopped
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
3 teaspoon honey
6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon tamarind pulp
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
PEANUT SAUCE:
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili oil
SWEET CHILI DIPPING SAUCE:
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup hot water
2 tablespoon sugar
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red chili paste

Steps:

  • THAI CHICKEN SATAY: Cut chicken into 3/4″ strips and place in a shallow glass dish. Combine soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Add water and mix thoroughly. Pour over chicken. Toss to coat all of the chicken pieces. Cover and marinade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Soak bamboo skewers 20 minutes in cold water to keep them from burning. Drain the chicken and reserve the marinade. Weave the chicken strips onto each skewers, alternation with green onion pieces. You may need to use several pieces to cover each skewer. Brush chicken and onions with reserved marinade. Grill the skewers on an uncovered grill over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, turning halfway through the grilling. BEAN SPROUTS: Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the bean sprouts along with the other ingredients. Cook over a medium-high heat until the bean sprouts are tender. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. THAI COCONUT CURRY NOODLES: Place the noodles in hot water, separating with a fork. Let the noodles soak until tender or according to the directions on the package. Drain and keep warm. In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut milk on low heat and slowly stir in the curry paste. When it begins to simmer, add in the remaining ingredients. Continue to simmer for approximately 2 minutes. Stir in the noodles and serve. THAI MARINATED CUCUMBERS: Combine the vinegar, sugar, water and salt in a small pan. Cook over a medium heat, stirring until it boils and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature. Peel the cucumber and cut lengthwise into quarters and again crosswise into 1/8″ slices. Place in a serving bowl and pour marinade over cucumbers, stirring to blend. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. TAMARIND CASHEW DIPPING SAUCE: Combine cashews, hoisin sauce, garlic, green onion, cayenne pepper and black pepper in a blender or food processor and mix until smooth. In a small sauce pan add oil, honey, rice wine vinegar and tamarind pulp. Heat at medium for 1 minute. Stir until the tamarind pulp is completely dissolved. Add this to the cashew mixture and process until smooth. Pour into a serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. PEANUT SAUCE: Combine peanut butter, water, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and chili oil in a small saucepan. Stir mixture over a medium heat until it begins to bubble. Cover the pan and remove from the heat. SWEET CHILI DIPPING SAUCE: Combine the rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, hot water, sugar, lime juice, garlic and chili paste in a blender. Puree until smooth. Pour into bowls and serve. To put everything together in your lettuce wraps: Remove the hard stems from the bottom of each leaf of lettuce. Wash and dry the leaves and arrange in a group on a larger platter. Remove 2 red cabbage leaves, wash and dry and slice in half vertically. Arrange on the serving platter and fill with each one of the fillings (chicken, bean sprouts, thai coconut curry noodles and marinated cucumbers). Let your friends or family create their own lettuce wraps by choosing a filling or fillings and placing it on a leaf along with a choice of sauce. Fold the leaf in half and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Prep and Store Lettuce Wraps Ahead of Time: To save time, prep the lettuce wraps, sauce, and chicken filling a day in advance. Store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
  • Choose the Right Lettuce: Use sturdy lettuce leaves that can hold the filling without breaking. Boston lettuce, romaine hearts, and butter lettuce are all great options.
  • Make the Sauce Tangy and Flavorful: The sauce is key to the flavor of these lettuce wraps. Use a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha to create a tangy and flavorful sauce.
  • Cook the Chicken Perfectly: To ensure juicy and tender chicken, cook it over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Add Crunch and Texture: To add crunch and texture to the lettuce wraps, use a variety of toppings such as chopped peanuts, crispy wonton strips, or shredded carrots.

Conclusion:

Cheesecake Factory Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and versatile dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences. With a combination of fresh lettuce, flavorful chicken filling, and tangy sauce, these lettuce wraps are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy meal or a satisfying appetizer, these lettuce wraps are the perfect choice. So gather your ingredients, follow the step-by-step instructions, and enjoy this delightful dish that will tantalize your taste buds!

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