Asian Chick’n Lettuce Cups

Healthy, Snacking
Intermediate

These Asian Chick’n Lettuce Cups use our versatile and delicious Plant-Based Home Style Burgers. Crispy, flavourful and oh-so similar to your favourite crumbed chicken burgers, they’re a fantastic plant-based alternative that will impress even the fussiest of meat-eaters. Sliced into strips and paired with crunchy veg and a creamy peanut satay sauce, this recipe delivers big flavour and satisfaction. This is plant-based comfort food done right.

Serves: 4–6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Peanut Satay Sauce

¼ cup coconut milk
¼ cup smooth peanut butter
¼ cup water
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1–2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
½ tsp ground garlic
Zest and juice of 1 lime

Home Style Burgers & Toppings

1 box Fry’s Plant-Based Home Style Burgers
200 g butter lettuce leaves, separated and washed
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 carrot, peeled into thin ribbons
2 spring onions, sliced
½ cup mixed sprouts
½ cup peanuts, toasted
2 limes, quartered
Sliced spring onion greens, for garnish

Method

Peanut Satay Sauce

Place all sauce ingredients into a small pot over medium heat and stir until melted and well combined.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. If thickened, loosen with a tablespoon or two of water or coconut milk.
Adjust heat with extra hot sauce if desired.

Home Style Burgers

Cook Fry’s Plant-Based Home Style Burgers according to pack instructions until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly, then slice into strips.
Arrange butter lettuce leaves on a platter to form cup shapes. Fill each leaf with shredded cabbage, carrot ribbons, and spring onions.
Top with sliced burger pieces, sprouts, and toasted peanuts.
Serve with peanut satay sauce and lime wedges, or drizzle sauce over cups just before serving.
Hot tip: Works well with Golden Crumbed Schnitzels, Southern Fried Strips, Crumbed Burger, or Crumbed Nuggets.

Are plant-based crumbed burgers a good alternative to chicken burgers?

Yes. Plant-based crumbed burgers like Fry’s Home Style Burgers are designed to closely mimic the taste and texture of traditional crumbed chicken burgers. They’re a popular choice with meat eaters because they deliver familiar flavour and crunch, without compromising on taste.

Is plant-based crumbed chicken healthier than regular chicken burgers?

Plant-based crumbed burgers are lower in saturated fat and higher in fibre than traditional chicken burgers. This makes them a lighter, more balanced option that still feels indulgent and satisfying.

How can I use Fry’s Home Style Burgers in different meals?

Fry’s Home Style Burgers are incredibly versatile. In this recipe, they’re sliced and served in Asian-inspired lettuce cups, but they also work well in wraps, rolls, salads or classic burgers, making them a convenient and flexible plant-based option.