How to Make Asian-Inspired Chicken Lettuce Wraps - A Step-by-Step Guide

Asian-Inspired Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy dish that brings a burst of flavors and textures to your taste buds. The combination of tender, juicy chicken mixed with a medley of vegetables and savory seasonings, all wrapped in crisp, fresh lettuce leaves, creates a dish that is not only vibrant and colorful but also incredibly satisfying.

Originating from Asian cuisine, these lettuce wraps are a popular appetizer or main dish that is perfect for sharing with family...

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and diced
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • ¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 leaves Bibb lettuce, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Set 2 to 3 tablespoons green onions aside for garnish. Combine remaining green onions, water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Sriracha, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground chicken, garlic, and sesame oil. Cook and stir until chicken is crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add hoisin mixture to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Fill lettuce leaves with chicken mixture and top with reserved green onions.
  • Nutrition

    290 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 952mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 642mg