Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and flavorful dish that combines finely chopped chicken with vegetables and a savory sauce, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. They make for a perfect appetizer or light meal.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 serving platter
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
- 1 cup diced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce (leaves separated)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers, diced mushrooms, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into individual lettuce leaves, and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately on a platter for guests to wrap and enjoy.
Notes
You can adjust the vegetable mix based on your preference. Carrots, water chestnuts, or zucchini also work well.
For added crunch, consider adding chopped peanuts or cashews on top before serving.
These wraps can be made ahead of time; simply prepare the chicken mixture and store it in the refrigerator. Assemble with fresh lettuce just before serving.