Description

These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy twist on a classic dish. Packed with flavor and easy to make, they are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling:

1 lb ground chicken
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
2 green onions, sliced
Butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves for serving

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Instructions

Heat the Sesame Oil: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook Aromatics: Add the onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger.
Cook Chicken: Add ground chicken, cook until browned. Stir in bell pepper and water chestnuts.
Prepare Sauce: Mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Pour over chicken mixture.
Combine Flavors: Cook for a few minutes to combine flavors. Stir in green onions.
Assemble: Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and serve.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or tofu for the chicken.
Garnish with chopped peanuts or sesame seeds for added crunch.