Description
Make these quick and fresh ground chicken lettuce wraps for a light, high-protein dinner that is easy for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 5 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
- 8 ounces white button or cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- Optional vegetables: finely diced onions, finely diced bell peppers, finely diced or grated carrots
- 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (from about 6 scallions), divided
- 2 small heads Bibb or butter lettuce
- Red pepper flakes, for serving
- Sriracha hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Place 3 tablespoons of the hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil in a small bowl and whisk. Whisk in 1 teaspoon cornstarch if you want a thicker sauce.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound ground chicken and cook, breaking it up into small pieces, until cooked through and no longer pink, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean bowl and set it aside.
- Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the same pan. Add 8 ounces finely chopped white button or cremini mushrooms and any optional vegetables, and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in finely chopped water chestnuts, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Return the chicken to the pan and add 1/2 of the scallions.
- Add the sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and the sauce is warmed through, 30 to 60 seconds.
- Taste the mixture and add more hoisin sauce if you want more flavor.
- Break off all the lettuce leaves and pile them on a plate. Place small dishes with sriracha hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and the remaining scallions nearby. Transfer the hot chicken mixture to a serving dish or serve straight from the skillet. Give everyone a spoon. Place a generous spoonful of chicken mixture in the middle of a lettuce leaf, top with scallions and sriracha hot sauce or red pepper flakes, and eat right away.
Notes
- This recipe is great for families looking for light, flavorful meals.
- It offers a quick alternative to standard stir-fry dishes.
- The presentation is fun for both children and adults.
- You can easily adjust the vegetables based on what you have available.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
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