Name: Chicken Asian Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 lb Ground chicken; 1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning Blend; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 Onion; 0.25 cup Hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Rice wine vinegar; 1 tbsp Ginger; 1 tbsp Thai Sweet Chili Sauce; 8 ounces Water chestnuts; 2 Green onions; Butter lettuce leaves

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Chicken Asian Lettuce Wraps

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.

Season ground chicken with All Purpose Seasoning and add to skillet.

Cook for 3-5 minutes or until browned; Drain excess fat.

Stir in garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger and Thai Sweet Chili Sauce for about 1-2 minutes, or until onions are translucent.

Stir in water chestnuts and green onions; Simmer for 3 minutes

To serve, spoon 2-3 tablespoons of chicken mixture into a single lettuce leaf.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Lettuce Leaves 🔥
Lightly char butter lettuce leaves over a gas flame or under the broiler for 10-15 seconds per side to increase pliability and add subtle smoky depth that complements the Asian flavors.
Bloom Aromatics in Oil First 🧄
Heat olive oil until shimmering, then add minced ginger and garlic for 30 seconds before the ground chicken to unlock their essential oils and create a fragrant foundation for maximum flavor impact.
Balance Your Sauce Sweet and Salty 🍯
Taste the sauce mixture separately before adding to chicken—adjust Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, soy sauce, and hoisin in small increments to achieve perfect umami balance without overpowering the delicate lettuce wraps.
Dice Water Chestnuts Last 🎲
Add water chestnuts in the final 30 seconds of cooking to preserve their crisp texture and prevent them from becoming mushy, ensuring a satisfying crunch in every bite.
Chill Your Lettuce Before Serving ❄️
Refrigerate butter lettuce leaves for at least 15 minutes before serving to keep them crisp and create a pleasant temperature contrast with the warm, savory chicken filling.