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25-Minute Chicken Lettuce Wraps That Wow

Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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You make these chicken lettuce wraps with ground chicken and a savory sauce. They are served in crisp lettuce cups. This dish is quick and perfect for a light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 8 to 10 large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or iceberg)

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground chicken. Cook and break it apart until browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in water chestnuts, mushrooms, and green onions. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture. Stir well. Cook for 1 minute.
  7. Spoon the filling into lettuce leaves. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey for chicken.
  • For extra crunch, add shredded carrots or bean sprouts.

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