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Quick Chicken Lettuce Wraps

A delightful dish of juicy ground chicken wrapped in crisp lettuce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or fun family meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken Juicy and tender, a perfect filling.
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For cooking the chicken.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced For aromatic flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced Adds zestiness.
  • 1 bell pepper diced Any color works.
  • 1 small can water chestnuts, drained and chopped For crunch.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce For umami flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce For sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Adds tanginess.
  • Fresh lettuce leaves (e.g., iceberg or butter lettuce) For wrapping.
Optional Toppings
  • sliced green onions For garnish.
  • chopped cilantro Adds freshness.
  • crushed peanuts For crunch.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add diced bell pepper and chopped water chestnuts to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the peppers are tender.
  5. Pour in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. Mix everything thoroughly so the chicken and vegetables are well coated. Allow this to cook for another minute.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it cool for a minute. Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves, topping with green onions, cilantro, and crushed peanuts if desired.
  7. Arrange the filled lettuce wraps on a platter and serve them immediately.

Notes

You can use ground turkey or crumbled tofu as substitutes for ground chicken. Prep the chicken mixture in advance for convenience.