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Better-Than-Takeout Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Make these savory, restaurant-style Asian chicken lettuce wraps at home using ground chicken. This quick skillet recipe delivers bold flavor in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect low carb dinner or healthy appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, sliced green onions, Sriracha

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped water chestnuts, mushrooms, and onion to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, and water to create the sauce.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
  7. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Remove from heat.
  8. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter. Spoon the savory chicken filling into the center of each lettuce cup.
  9. Serve immediately with your choice of toppings like chopped peanuts, green onions, or Sriracha for heat.

Notes

  • For a gluten free chicken wraps option, substitute tamari for the soy sauce.
  • To make this a low carb dinner idea, avoid adding extra sugar to the sauce.
  • If you prefer a different texture, you can substitute ground turkey for the ground chicken.
  • To prepare the lettuce for best results, gently separate the leaves and place them in ice water for 10 minutes to make them extra crisp. Pat them completely dry before serving.

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