30 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
1/5Rating
Nutrition facts
250 kcalCalories
25 gProtein
10 gCarbs
12 gFat
Approximate values estimated by AI
Classic Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Traditional dish · Chinese-American
A beloved Chinese-American appetizer featuring savory minced chicken filling seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, served in crisp lettuce cups.
Ingredients
Servings4
- Ground chicken1 lb
- Water chestnuts, finely chopped1/2 cup
- Green onions, chopped1/4 cup
- Garlic, minced2 cloves
- Ginger, minced1 tsp
- Soy sauce2 tbsp
- Sesame oil1 tsp
- Hoisin sauce1 tbsp
- Iceberg lettuce, leaves separated1 head
- Vegetable oil1 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
- 4
Stir in chopped water chestnuts and green onions.
- 5
Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and hoisin sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Spoon the chicken mixture into the prepared lettuce cups.
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