Description
Savory chicken lettuce wraps that are quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner or party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 head of lettuce (butter lettuce or iceberg), leaves washed and dried
Instructions
- Prepare lettuce: separate leaves, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Chill briefly in the fridge.
- Prep aromatics and mix sauces: mince garlic, chop water chestnuts and green onions. Combine hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant (20–30 seconds).
- Add ground chicken and cook until browned and no pink remains (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in water chestnuts and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in hoisin-soy mixture and simmer until thickened (2–3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and fold in green onions. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Spoon filling into chilled lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t skip drying the lettuce to prevent limp wraps. You can make the filling a day ahead and reheat it before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian