Description
Delightful Asian chicken lettuce wraps deliver a perfect balance of savory and fresh flavors. Crisp lettuce leaves cradle seasoned chicken, creating a light, satisfying meal that draws inspiration from Southeast Asian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground chicken
- 1 head romaine, 8 large leaves (or your choice of lettuce)
- 8 oz (226 grams) water chestnuts, diced
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ inch (1.27 cm) ginger, chopped
- ¼ cup (60 ml) hoisin sauce
- 1 ½ tbsps (22.5 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice wine vinegar
- ½ tbsp (7.5 ml) sesame oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) pepper
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) cornstarch
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk hoisin, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smoothly blended, creating a glossy, flavor-packed glaze that will elevate the entire dish.
- Protein Cooking: Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium flame, add ground chicken, and expertly break it apart, sautéing until the meat achieves a uniform golden-brown color with no trace of pink.
- Vegetable Integration: Push cooked chicken to one side of the pan, introduce water chestnuts, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, and onion to the empty space, stir-frying until vegetables become tender and release their vibrant aromatics.
- Flavor Fusion: Combine chicken and vegetable medley, pour prepared sauce over the mixture, thoroughly incorporating all components and allowing the sauce to caramelize and thicken, intensifying the dish’s complex flavor profile.
- Serving Technique: Arrange crisp lettuce leaves as edible wrappers, strategically portion the sizzling chicken mixture into each leaf’s center, creating a balanced and visually appealing presentation that promises a delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- Sauce Mastery: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to create a glossy, integrated glaze that enhances overall flavor profile and ensures even coating.
- Meat Cooking Technique: Break ground chicken into uniform pieces while sautéing to prevent clumping and achieve perfect golden-brown texture.
- Vegetable Timing: Stir-fry vegetables separately to maintain their crisp texture and prevent overcooking, preserving maximum nutritional value and vibrant colors.
- Serving Tip: Assemble lettuce wraps immediately after cooking to maintain optimal temperature and prevent soggy lettuce leaves, ensuring a crisp and fresh eating experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg