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How Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps Changed My Busy Weeknights Forever

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are quick to make, full of bold flavors, and a healthier take on takeout. Perfect for busy nights or entertaining guests, they combine juicy chicken, crunchy lettuce, and a delicious sauce that will keep everyone coming back for more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb ground chicken lean
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced fresh
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce or sriracha for heat
  • 1 can water chestnuts drained and finely chopped
To Serve
  • 1 head lettuce butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • fresh cilantro optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add ground chicken to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and chopped water chestnuts. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. While the filling cooks, wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Set aside.
  5. Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce cups. Top with shredded carrots, scallions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the heat level with sriracha or chili garlic paste. This recipe can easily be made gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce. Store filling separately and use fresh lettuce for serving leftovers.