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Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Chili Sauce

Quick, healthy, and delicious Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Chili Sauce are perfect for busy days and adaptable to all dietary preferences.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1 pound ground chicken (or turkey for a leaner option) Substitute with ground turkey, beef, or tofu if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped Button mushrooms can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 head butter or Romaine lettuce (for wrapping)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
  • to taste Thai chili sauce (store-bought or homemade, for drizzling)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, letting the aromas fill your kitchen.
Cooking
  1. Toss in the ground chicken and cook until it’s no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula, about 6-8 minutes.
  2. Add the bell pepper and mushrooms. Stir together and let them cook until the veggies soften—about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir everything together and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Take a leaf of lettuce, scoop a spoonful of the filling into the center, top with green onions and drizzle with Thai chili sauce.
Serving
  1. Wrap it up, take a bite, and enjoy the burst of flavors.

Notes

Consider adding chopped peanuts or water chestnuts for an extra crunch. Have napkins handy to manage the mess!