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Quick Savory Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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A fast, fresh, and flavorful chicken lettuce wraps recipe ready in 25 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken breast or thigh
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (toasted sesame oil recommended)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts (optional)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and thinly slice the green onions. Separate and wash the lettuce leaves, then pat them dry. Chop water chestnuts if using.
  2. Mix the sauce: whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sriracha (if using), and honey in a small bowl. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
  3. Cook the chicken: heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Add water chestnuts if using, then pour the sauce over the chicken. Stir well to coat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld.
  6. Assemble the wraps: spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and garnish with sliced green onions.
  7. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or chicken broth to loosen. Avoid adding sauce too early to prevent over-reduction. Use fresh, crisp lettuce like butter or iceberg for best texture. For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or cashews before serving. Can substitute ground turkey or plant-based ground meat for vegetarian option.

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