Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce Wraps

from tastesbetterfromscratch.com
4 servings

This easy chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe is made with ground chicken (or turkey), fresh chopped vegetables and a delicious Asian stir-fry sauce, served in a cold and crisp lettuce leaf. We enjoy these as an appetizer or main dish!

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 green onions
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root
  • 1 cup water chestnuts
  • 1 head Boston Bib lettuce
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • Sriracha hot sauce
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 5 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

  1. 1

    Place marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add chicken and stir to combine. Set aside. 

  2. 2

    Combine all of the sauce ingredients and mix until smooth. 

  3. 3

    Heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large skillet or wok.Add the chicken mixture and stir fry 2-3 minutes. 

  4. 4

    Push the chicken to the side of the pan and add the bell pepper, ginger, green onions, and water chestnuts. Stir fry 1-2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the sauce and cook over medium heat, stirring as needed, until thickened. 

  6. 6

    Serve in lettuce cups, topped with sriracha hot sauce, if desired.