Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are said to have originated in China and are popular throughout Asia. They are an alternative to heavier ingredients like rice, dumplings, and noodles, and have evolved to suit American dining experiences.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
Soy sauce, to taste
Gochujang or sriracha (optional), to taste
8 ounces water
Chestnuts, chopped
Fresh green onion, chopped
Butter lettuce, for serving
Sesame seeds, for servin
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is heated, add the ground chicken to the pan.
Cook the chicken thoroughly until it is reduced and browned.
Then, incorporate the diced onion, sesame oil, finely chopped fresh ginger, freshly minced garlic, rice wine vinegar, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce to your desired taste.
If desired, include Gochujang to add extra flavor. Stir the ingredients together to ensure even distribution.
Continue cooking until the sauce thickens. Once achieved, turn off the heat and carefully add 8 ounces of water to the mixture. Stir in the chopped chestnuts and fresh green onions.
After incorporating all the ingredients, serve the chicken filled and wrapped in fresh butter lettuce.
Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave, and assemble with fresh lettuce leaves when ready to eat.
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Chicken Lettuce Wraps