Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap is a delicious non-vegetarian recipe packed with protein health and irresistible flavors and is an absolute treat to the taste buds at any time. With the crunchy lettuce filled with feel-good ingredients, this recipe tastes even better than the restaurant version.

Prep: 10

Cook: 20

Total: 30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Gluten-free

Servings: SERVINGS

Calories: 299kcal

Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 lb Ground Chicken
1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
1 tablespoon Minced Ginger
- - Salt to taste
¾ teaspoon Black Pepper
8 oz Mushrooms finely chopped or you can use water chestnuts (8 oz can)
1 small Red Bell pepper finely chopped
1 large head of Bibb Lettuce

ASIAN SAUCE

5 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
3 tablespoons Soy sauce (light) low sodium
3 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
1¼ tablespoons Rice Vinegar
1¾ teaspoons Sesame Oil
1¼ tablespoons Brown sugar

GARNISHES

- - Green Onions
- - Roasted Peanuts

Instructions

PREPARE SAUCE

Combine Hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and brown sugar in a bowl.
Whisk all ingredients together until thoroughly mixed. Set it aside.

MAKE GROUND CHICKEN

Heat oil in a pan.
Add ginger-garlic and sauté for a minute over low heat.
Add the ground meat and cook over low heat.
Break the chicken with a spoon.
Brown the chicken over low heat or cook until no longer pink for about 5-7 minutes.
Add mushrooms and the sauce mix.
Mix until thoroughly combined.
Add bell peppers.
Add spring onions. Do the taste test and if needed, add salt accordingly.
Toss all the ingredients and set the chicken aside to cool.

ASSEMBLE LETTUCE WRAPS

Wash the lettuce leaves a couple of times under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Now tear or cut off the whole leaves from the bib lettuce, pat them dry, and spread them on a plate.
Spoon chicken filling into lettuce wraps.
Garnish with peanuts, spring onions, and black sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare these Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps beforehand?

Absolutely! The filling of these Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to serve. It reheats incredibly well and makes a quick presentation to surprise your guests.

Can I freeze this chicken or veggie filling?

Yes, you can! Freeze the fillings in individual portions and thaw them as required. The fillings will last for 3 weeks in the freezer. However, the veggies will lose their crunch and texture upon thawing.

Can I store the leftovers of this lip-smacking recipe?

Yes, you can store the leftovers of this amazingly delicious dish for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. Store the washed and dried lettuce leaves separately. If you have any filled lettuce wraps as leftovers, move the filling to a container and throw the lettuce leaves, as they would have wilted by now.

How to serve Lettuce wraps?

Making the presentation uniquely customizable — The best way to serve this fantastic dish at your party is to arrange the cleaned and dried lettuce leaves in a tray and bring them to the table.

Transfer the chicken filling to a warm crockpot or electric skillet and place it next to the lettuce leaves.

Arrange the toppings too. Allow the guests to make fresh lettuce wraps by scooping the chicken filling from the crockpot and topping it with chopped peanuts, spring onions, or crispy rice noodles, according to their preference.

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