Description
Crispy chicken lettuce wraps deliver a symphony of Asian-inspired flavors dancing across your palate. Fresh ingredients and zesty seasonings combine to create a light, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 8 ounces (226 g) water chestnuts (diced)
- 1 small bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) ginger (chopped)
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 1 head romaine (8 large leaves)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Craft a zesty sauce by whisking hoisin, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Cornstarch ensures the sauce clings perfectly to the filling, creating an ideal texture.
- Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat with oil. Introduce ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the meat loses its pink color, using a splash of water if the chicken begins to stick.
- Relocate the chicken to one side of the pan and add water chestnuts, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, and onion. Sauté the vegetables for 3-4 minutes, maintaining a slight crunch. Allow onions extra time for caramelization if desired.
- Drench the chicken and vegetable mixture with prepared sauce, stirring thoroughly to ensure even coating. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and develops a glossy appearance.
- Transfer the sizzling filling into crisp romaine lettuce leaves. Serve immediately to preserve the warmth of the filling and the freshness of the lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Add cornstarch to the sauce for a perfect clingy texture that ensures every bite is flavorful and well-coated.
- Break up ground chicken quickly using a spatula to prevent clumping and ensure even cooking throughout the skillet.
- Feel free to swap water chestnuts with chopped mushrooms or swap bell peppers with carrots for a personalized touch while maintaining the dish’s crunch factor.
- Replace ground chicken with tofu or plant-based ground meat for vegetarian/vegan versions, ensuring the same delicious flavor profile remains intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg