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Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Juicy spicy ground chicken spooned into crisp lettuce leaves with a tangy chili sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 to 2 tbsp chili crisp or chili-garlic sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup diced water chestnuts
  • 1/3 cup finely diced scallions
  • 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet (for cooking chicken)
  • Small bowl (for mixing sauce)
  • Serving platter (for lettuce cups)

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili crisp, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  2. Step 2: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Step 4: Pour in the sauce and toss until the chicken is glossy and the liquid has reduced slightly. Stir in water chestnuts and half the scallions.
  5. Step 5: Spoon chicken into lettuce leaves. Top with remaining scallions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Keep lettuce, chicken, and toppings separate for leftovers.
For a milder version, use 1 tablespoon chili crisp or a sweet chili sauce.