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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

CategoryAppetizer

DifficultyIntermediate

Yields4 servings

CuisineSpanish

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Recipe Ingredients

First of all, check if you have all the necessary ingredients for this recipe. Pay attention to the quantities!
  • ¼ cup (60 ml or 4 tbsp) hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp hot sauce (optional) I use Sriracha
  • ½ tsp sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger or 1/8 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Salt & pepper (optional)
  • 1 head lettuce, leaves rinsed and dried (I use butter or Romaine)
  • Sliced green onions for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Next, follow the steps to finalize your dish and finally be able to enjoy it!

  2. Mix the first eight ingredients to make the sauce in a small bowl and set aside.

  3. Heat oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it is no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. Add the water chestnuts and sliced onions and cook for about 1 minute. Then, add the sauce and cook for about 2 minutes. Taste for seasoning and if you think it needs salt and pepper, you can add to taste.

  5. To serve, add about 2-3 tbsp of chicken to the center of each lettuce leaf with some sliced green onions for garnish.

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