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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Name: Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Hoisin Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1/2 large onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1/3 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp garlic chili sauce; 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 3 oz canned water chestnuts; 2 green onions; 1 tsp ginger; 1/4 cup cashews; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 head butter lettuce; Thai peanut sauce, for serving; Sriracha, for serving

Chicken lettuce wraps are a light, crunchy American-Chinese appetizer or light meal made with seasoned ground chicken, water chestnuts, and a savory hoisin-soy sauce served in crisp lettuce leaves. They come together in under 20 minutes and require no cooking equipment beyond a skillet.

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Total

30 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$32–$53

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 large onion
4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp garlic chili sauce
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
3 oz canned water chestnuts
2 green onions
1 tsp ginger
1/4 cup cashews
1/2 cup shredded carrotsoptional
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 head butter lettuce
Thai peanut sauce, for servingoptional
Sriracha, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, cook the ground chicken until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2
Stir in the sesame oil.
3
Add the finely diced onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, garlic chili sauce, and rice wine vinegar to the skillet.
4
Stir to combine and cook until the onions have softened, about 3-5 minutes.
5
Add the minced ginger and minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute until fragrant.
6
Stir in the chopped water chestnuts, sliced green onions, chopped cashews, and shredded carrots (if using).
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir everything together to heat through.
8
To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into individual butter lettuce leaves.
9
Top with Thai peanut sauce and sriracha, if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Break up ground chicken into small pieces as it cooks to ensure even texture and faster cooking — it should be crumbly, not chunky.
Toast the sesame oil slightly by adding it after the chicken is cooked; this brings out its nutty flavor without burning it.
Drain canned water chestnuts well and pat dry to reduce excess liquid in the filling.
Serve lettuce leaves chilled and separate from the warm filling so diners can assemble their own wraps at the table.

Substitutions

Ground chicken → ground turkey or ground pork (same cooking time)
Hoisin sauce → soy sauce plus 1 tbsp honey (slightly less thick, more salty-sweet)
Water chestnuts → diced bamboo shoots or sliced mushrooms (similar crunch and texture)
Rice wine vinegar → apple cider vinegar or white vinegar (slightly different tang, same acidity)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled chicken filling in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of water if needed. Assemble wraps fresh just before serving.

Common Questions

What type of lettuce should I use for chicken lettuce wraps?

Use large, sturdy lettuce leaves like butter lettuce, iceberg, or romaine. Avoid delicate greens that tear easily. Chill leaves before serving for extra crispness.