Hoisin Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Name: Hoisin Chicken Lettuce Wraps (20-Minute)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: ¼ cup hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 lb ground chicken; 1 red bell pepper; 2 scallions; 8 large bibb lettuce leaves; 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted; 1 lime, quartered

These hoisin chicken lettuce wraps combine tender ground chicken with crisp bell peppers and bibb lettuce in a fresh ginger and garlic-enhanced sauce, coming together in less than 20 minutes for a light, flavorful weeknight meal.

🌍Asian 🏷️Appetizer 🏷️Chicken 🏷️Lunch 🏷️Dinner 🏷️Lettuce wraps

Total

25 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

¼ cup hoisin sauce
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 lb ground chicken
1 red bell pepper
2 scallions
8 large bibb lettuce leaves
1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
1 lime, quartered

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Instructions

1
In a small bowl, stir together ¼ cup hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp ginger, and 1 tbsp garlic. Crumble 1 lb ground chicken into a greased Suvie pan. Drizzle hoisin mixture over the chicken and stir together with a spoon. Place pan in the bottom zone of Suvie. → Hold the Tap to Scan tag to the logo on the appliance.
2
Set Suvie Cook Settings: Bottom Zone: Roast at 400°F for 15 minutes, Top Zone: None
3
While the chicken roasts, stem, seed, and thinly slice red bell pepper. Thinly slice scallion greens.
4
Arrange lettuce leaves on a large platter. Remove chicken from Suvie, mashing and stirring to break into small pieces. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let mixture cool slightly.
5
Spoon hoisin chicken into lettuce leaves. Top with red bell pepper, scallions, and toasted sesame seeds. Garnish with lime juice just before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant before serving to maximize nutty flavor.
Mince ginger and garlic finely so they distribute evenly throughout the chicken; larger pieces will be overpowering.
Cook ground chicken over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks, until no pink remains and it's lightly browned (about 6-8 minutes).
Add lime juice just before serving to brighten flavors without making the filling watery.

Substitutions

Hoisin sauce → Oyster sauce mixed with a pinch of sugar (creates similar depth and sweetness)
Red bell pepper → Carrots or snap peas (maintains crunch and color)
Bibb lettuce → Butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce (use sturdy leaves that won't tear)
Sesame seeds → Chopped peanuts or cashews (adds crunch and nutty flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftover filling in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat. Assemble wraps fresh to serve.

Common Questions

Can I make hoisin chicken lettuce wraps ahead of time?

Prepare the chicken filling up to 2 days ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Assemble with fresh lettuce leaves just before serving to keep them crisp.

What type of lettuce is best for wraps?

Bibb lettuce (butter lettuce) works best because the leaves are sturdy, pliable, and hold fillings without tearing. Iceberg or romaine can substitute if bibb is unavailable.