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Best Ever Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Close-up of three fresh chicken lettuce wraps filled with savory ground chicken mixture and topped with green onions.
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Make savory, crunchy Asian chicken lettuce wraps at home that taste just like your favorite restaurant version. This quick recipe uses ground chicken and comes together fast for an easy weeknight dinner or healthy lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms (shiitake or white button)
  • 1/4 cup water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar (optional, omit for strict low-carb)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 head butter lettuce or romaine lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, crushed peanuts

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully browned and no pink remains. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion, mushrooms, and water chestnuts to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar (if using), and black pepper.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  8. Arrange the lettuce cups on a serving platter. Spoon the cooked chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves.
  9. Garnish with green onions or crushed peanuts, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a low-carb or keto friendly version, omit the brown sugar and ensure your hoisin sauce has minimal added sugar.
  • You can substitute ground turkey for ground chicken if you prefer.
  • Rinse and thoroughly dry your lettuce leaves before serving for the best crunch.

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Find it online: https://kingscook.com/chicken-lettuce-wraps-recipe/