Zesty Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Fresh, crunchy, and full of flavor, these zesty Asian chicken lettuce wraps bring an exciting twist to your meal. Chopped chicken mingles with vibrant vegetables and a savory sauce, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a light yet satisfying dish. Perfect as an appetizer or a light dinner, they offer a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will keep you coming back for more.
ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, diced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 head butter or iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 2.
Add minced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 3.
Stir in garlic and ground chicken, cooking until the chicken is no longer pink.
- 4.
Add diced bell peppers and mushrooms, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 5.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- 6.
Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and stir well to combine, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- 7.
Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- 8.
To serve, spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves, garnishing with green onions and peanuts.
