Name: Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 pound ground chicken or turkey; 2 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 onion, diced; ¼ cup hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice or white vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon Asian chili paste; 1 8oz-can water chestnuts, drained and diced; 2 fresh green onions, thinly sliced (optional); salt and pepper, to taste; 1 head of iceberg or butter lettuce

AuthorGarden KitchenCategoryDinner, Lunch, Protein, R1DifficultyIntermediate

Chicken lettuce wraps on wooden table. Top view, flat lay

Yields8 Servings

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 pound ground chicken or turkey

2 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 onion, diced

¼ cup hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice or white vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

1 teaspoon Asian chili paste

1 8oz-can water chestnuts, drained and diced

2 fresh green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

salt and pepper, to taste

1 head of iceberg or butter lettuce

Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add ground chicken and cook until browned, 3-5 minutes. Crumble the chicken as it cooks and drain excess fat.

Stir in garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and chili paste. Cook until onions are translucent, 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chestnuts and green onions. Cook until tender, 1-2 more minutes. Season to taste.

Tear leaves from head of lettuce to about the size of your hand.

Spoon ¼ -⅓ cup of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf (taco-style). Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Ingredients