Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Name: Chicken Lettuce Wraps (15-Minute Stir-Fry)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb minced chicken; 1 small white onion, diced; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp ginger, minced; 1 tbsp garlic, minced; 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 4 tbsp hoisin sauce; soy sauce, to taste; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and diced; 3 green onions, sliced; 1 tbsp chili paste; 1 head butter lettuce, for serving; cooked white rice, for serving; sesame seeds, for garnish

Chicken lettuce wraps are a quick, restaurant-quality stir-fry where seasoned minced chicken and crunchy water chestnuts are cooked in a savory hoisin-ginger sauce and served in crisp butter lettuce cups—ready in under 15 minutes with minimal cleanup.

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🏷️15-minute meal

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Total

15 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

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Ingredients

1 lb minced chicken
1 small white onion, diced
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 tbsp garlic, minced
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
4 tbsp hoisin sauce
soy sauce, to taste
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and diced
3 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp chili pasteoptional
1 head butter lettuce, for serving
cooked white rice, for servingoptional
sesame seeds, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
In a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the minced chicken until no longer pink.
2
Add the diced onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
3
Add the sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4
Stir in the rice wine vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce to taste, and oyster sauce. Mix well to coat the chicken.
5
Add the diced water chestnuts and most of the sliced green onions (reserving some for garnish). Stir to combine.
6
If desired, add chili paste for spice and stir it into the mixture.
7
To serve, separate the butter lettuce leaves to form cups. Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce cups. Garnish with remaining green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with a side of cooked rice if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use medium-high heat to ensure the chicken browns and caramelizes slightly while the sauce reduces and clings to the meat.
Mince the chicken finely or pulse store-bought minced chicken so it cooks evenly and absorbs sauce quickly.
Drain canned water chestnuts thoroughly before dicing to prevent excess moisture from diluting the sauce.
Keep lettuce leaves crisp by storing them in ice water for 10 minutes before serving, then patting dry.

Substitutions

hoisin sauce → oyster sauce (use 2-3 tbsp for less sweetness)
sesame oil → neutral oil like vegetable or canola (sesame adds depth but can be skipped)
water chestnuts → diced celery or bamboo shoots (adds crunch without the specific sweetness)