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asian chicken lettuce wraps

Asian-Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These crispy lettuce wraps pack all the savory-sweet flavors of your favorite restaurant appetizer into a healthy, home-cooked meal. Ground chicken mingles with crunchy water chestnuts and bell peppers in a glossy Asian sauce, creating the perfect balance of textures and tastes that'll have you ditching takeout for good.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chicken, Wrap
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 245kcal

Equipment

Chef's Knife
Chopping Board
Skillet
Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling:

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 8 ounces water chestnuts diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves separated

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For Garnish:

  • Green onions sliced
  • Peanuts chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add diced bell pepper and water chestnuts to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until peppers are slightly tender.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  • Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to coat all ingredients evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Serve the chicken mixture in lettuce leaves, garnished with green onions and chopped peanuts.

Notes

For best results, choose firm lettuce leaves like butter lettuce or iceberg that can hold the filling without tearing
Ground turkey or pork can be substituted for chicken with similar results
The filling can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated before serving
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for extra heat
Water chestnuts can be replaced with diced celery for crunch if unavailable
Assemble wraps just before serving to prevent lettuce from wilting

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g