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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps offer a fresh, healthy, and flavorful meal combining tender ground chicken with crisp lettuce leaves and savory Asian-inspired sauces. Ready in under 30 minutes, they provide a perfect balance of textures and tastes, making them ideal for quick dinners and customizable to suit various dietary needs.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken (lean and tender)
  • 1 head butter lettuce or romaine hearts (washed and leaves separated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 3 green onions (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts (diced, optional)

Sauces and Seasonings

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Red chili flakes to taste (optional)

Optional Garnishes and Variations

  • Chopped peanuts or cashews
  • Sriracha or chili garlic sauce for spice
  • Shredded carrots, diced bell peppers, or mushrooms
  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Lettuce: Carefully wash the lettuce leaves and pat them dry. Choose larger leaves and keep them whole to serve as natural cups for your chicken filling.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add a small amount of oil and cook minced garlic and freshly grated ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Add ground chicken to the pan and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula evenly to ensure thorough cooking.
  4. Add Flavorful Ingredients: Mix in diced water chestnuts, chopped green onions, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir well to combine all ingredients and let it simmer for a couple of minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Assemble the Wraps: Spoon the warm chicken mixture generously into each lettuce leaf and top with red chili flakes or chopped peanuts if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Use Fresh Lettuce: Crisp, fresh leaves make the best wraps and hold the filling well without tearing.
  • Don’t Overcook Chicken: Keeping the meat juicy is key; cook just until done.
  • Adjust Seasoning: Taste as you go and tweak sauces to suit your preferred saltiness or sweetness.
  • Chill Lettuce: Serve the wraps slightly chilled for a refreshing contrast to the warm filling.
  • Prep Ingredients Ahead: Dice and measure ingredients in advance for a smooth cooking process.

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