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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

A crunchy leaf of lettuce cradling a savory mixture of juicy chicken and vibrant veggies, perfect for a lighter meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup diced water chestnuts
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 head of butter or romaine lettuce leaves separated

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Start by dicing the bell peppers and water chestnuts.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger.
  5. Add the diced bell peppers and water chestnuts to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the veggies are tender but still crisp.
  6. Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Stir well to combine and allow the flavors to meld for about 2 minutes.
  7. Lay out the lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each leaf, leaving room to fold.
  8. Serve the lettuce wraps with sliced green onions or extra soy sauce.

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables and serve with a side of dipping sauce.