Spicy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

- Main Components:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 head of lettuce (butter or iceberg), separated into leaves
- 1/2 cup finely diced water chestnuts

- Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely diced chilies

- Sauces and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil

- Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 2 limes, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Heat the Pan and Add Oil:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil and allow it to warm up for about 1-2 minutes.

2. Cook the Aromatics:
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped yellow onion to the oil. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until the aromatics are fragrant and the onions are translucent.

3. Brown the Ground Chicken:
Increase the heat to high and add the ground chicken to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook for approximately 5-6 minutes until it's browned and fully cooked through.

4. Incorporate Sauces:
Lower the heat to medium, then stir in the hoisin sauce, gochujang, sriracha, and fish sauce. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.

5. Add Water Chestnuts and Chilies:
Stir in the finely diced water chestnuts and chilies, cooking for 2 more minutes to combine the flavors.

6. Finish with Green Onions and Sesame Oil:
Add the thinly sliced green onions and drizzle 2 tablespoons of sesame oil over the mixture. Stir well to combine and remove from heat.

7. Assemble Wraps:
Spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf. Top with chopped roasted peanuts. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

8. Serve Immediately:
These wraps are best enjoyed fresh and warm. Encourage your diners to squeeze fresh lime juice over their wraps for added zest.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

- PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

The entire dish contains a total of 1,200 calories.

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