Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~55 min
est., not stated in the video: 0 min stated in steps + 39 min for 13 steps without a time + 17 min prep for 22 ingredients; model check 45 min agrees
Serves
~4
est., not stated in the video: model estimate (no quantities to work from)
Cost
~$4.67*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$16.33* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
23
Ingredients
No pork
May contain gluten, soy, sesame
Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.
The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.
Ontario grocery estimate*
~$14.02*for the batch in the video
~$4.67*per serving
You save about ~$16.33* per serving (78% less*) than ordering it out — ~$48.98* for ~3 portions.
Cook it~$4.67*
Order out~$21*
Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.
18 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs · not priced: radish
* Estimate, not a quote: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.
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Nutrition & health
Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 98% of the weight below uses typical amounts.
Nutrition per serving330 kcal · 17% of 2,000
Nutrient
Amount
Daily value
Fat
16 g
20%
Saturated fat
2.4 g
12%
Sodium
1,026 mg
45%
Carbohydrate
20 g
7%
Fiber
3.3 g
12%
Total sugars
12 g
no daily value
Added sugars
8.3 g
17%
Protein
29 g
59%
Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.
Health indexMiddle of the road
Starting point60
Protein+20 of 20
Fiber+14 of 20
Saturated fat−7 of 20
Sodium−20 of 20
Added sugars (estimate)−10 of 20
RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice
From 21 of 22 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for shiitake mushrooms, yellow onion, green onions, ginger, boneless skinless chicken thighs, brown sugar and 14 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: radish. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.
Everything you need to know about Chicken lettuce wraps
What makes Food Wishes's Chicken lettuce wraps recipe and technique special?
Food Wishes's take on Chicken lettuce wraps focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Asian-inspired flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Chicken must be fully cooked before glaze is added to avoid raw taste. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.
How much does it cost to make Chicken lettuce wraps at Ontario grocery prices?
Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Chicken lettuce wraps recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.
Can I make Chicken lettuce wraps ahead of time or store leftovers?
Yes. Leftover Chicken lettuce wraps can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.
What substitutions can I make in Food Wishes's Chicken lettuce wraps?
This recipe utilizes approximately 23 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.
Where can I watch the video tutorial for Chicken lettuce wraps?
The official cooking video by Food Wishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.