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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Savory Chicken Lettuce Wraps for a Quick Flavor Boost

Quick and flavorful Chicken Lettuce Wraps that combine savory ground chicken with fresh lettuce, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 386
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Feel free to substitute with ground turkey, pork, or minced chicken thighs.
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Use any neutral oil for cooking.
  • 0.5 cup Small-Diced Carrots Swap for finely chopped bell peppers or zucchini if desired.
  • 1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms Button mushrooms can replace them.
  • 0.5 tsp Minced Ginger Adjust to taste for a bolder flavor.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh or pre-minced will work well.
  • 2 Scallions Use both the white and green parts.
  • 3-4 tbsp Water Helps achieve desired sauce consistency.
  • 8 leaves Bibb Lettuce Boston or romaine lettuce works as well.
For the Sauce
  • 0.33 cup Hoisin Sauce Creates a sweet and savory base.
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium for a lighter option.
  • 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar Can be exchanged with white vinegar.
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil Enhances the nutty flavor profile.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil in a medium bowl until smooth.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, until browned.
  3. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil and toss in small-diced carrots. Sauté for about 3 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Add shiitake mushrooms and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in minced ginger, minced garlic, and the white parts of scallions. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the prepared sauce and water to achieve desired consistency. Stir well and simmer for about 2 minutes.
  7. Spoon the filling into washed Bibb lettuce leaves and garnish with green parts of scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These wraps are perfect for customization—consider adding your favorite vegetables or proteins to suit your taste.

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