These easy chicken lettuce wraps are a fresh and flavorful meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Ground chicken is cooked with savory seasonings and served in crisp lettuce leaves, offering a healthy and satisfying bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head of butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves
- Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. - Add Aromatics:
Add the diced onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant. - Season the Chicken:
Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Allow the flavors to meld by cooking for another 2-3 minutes. - Add Vegetables:
Mix in the chopped water chestnuts and half of the green onions. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. - Assemble the Wraps:
Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves. Garnish with remaining green onions and any optional toppings like chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, or cilantro. - Serve:
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful chicken lettuce wraps!