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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

A light, flavorful meal that's quick to prepare, packed with protein, and perfect for busy weeknights or healthy lunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Healthy
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • ΒΌ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 8 oz water chestnuts, drained and diced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
  • optional: sriracha for heat

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced onion and cook for about 3 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart, until fully cooked.
  5. Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add chopped water chestnuts and cook for another 2 minutes for crunch.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in green onions.

Notes

Spoon the warm chicken mixture into crisp lettuce leaves and serve immediately. You can add extra toppings like chopped peanuts, shredded carrots, or a drizzle of sriracha. Store the chicken filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, keeping the lettuce separate to stay crisp.