Entrée: United States – Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 7 min

Cook 12 min

Total 19 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) hoisin sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
1 / 2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup (130 g) water chestnuts, diced
1 / 2 cup (50 g) green onions, thinly sliced
1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and completely cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Add the water chestnuts and green onions, stirring to combine. Cook for another minute until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Remove from heat and spoon the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf. Wrap them up and serve immediately. Enjoy!