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Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
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These Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and flavorful low-carb meal featuring ground chicken sautéed with aromatic garlic, ginger, and onions, combined with crunchy water chestnuts and green onions, all tossed in a savory hoisin-soy sauce. Wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves and topped with optional sesame seeds or peanuts, they make a quick, healthy, and customizable dinner or appetizer.

Ingredients

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Chicken Filling

  • 1 lb ground chicken (or finely chopped chicken breast)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Sauce

  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional, to taste)

For Serving

  • Butter lettuce or iceberg leaves
  • Sesame seeds (optional)
  • Chopped peanuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook chicken: Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger to the pan and sauté until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until thoroughly browned and no longer pink.
  2. Add crunch & sauce: Stir in the chopped water chestnuts and sliced green onions to add a satisfying crunch. Then, pour in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, honey or brown sugar, and sriracha if using. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken mixture evenly, making it glossy and flavorful.
  3. Assemble wraps: Spoon the warm chicken mixture into individual butter lettuce or iceberg leaves, creating easy-to-hold wraps. For extra texture and flavor, sprinkle sesame seeds or chopped peanuts on top before serving. Enjoy immediately for the best crispness of the lettuce leaves.

Notes

  • Serve immediately for the best texture and freshness of the lettuce.
  • Great for meal prep; store the chicken filling and lettuce leaves separately to maintain crispness.
  • Can substitute ground turkey or firm tofu for a different protein option.
  • Optional add-ons: shredded carrots or cabbage for extra crunch, mushrooms for earthiness, and chili crisp for additional heat.

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