Name: Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/3 cup hoisin sauce (gluten-free brand san-j if needed); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (coconut aminos or gf tamari for gluten free); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1-2 teaspoons chili paste (sambal oelek, sriracha, or gochujang); 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon 5-spice (optional); 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional); 2 teaspoons avocado oil; 1 small onion, diced; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound ground chicken, turkey, pork, beef or a vegan substitute; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, cut small; 1 bell pepper, cut into small chunks; 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped small; 1 rib celery, diced; 1 head butter lettuce or large romaine, etc.

Ingredients

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1/3 cup hoisin sauce (gluten-free brand san-j if needed)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (coconut aminos or gf tamari for gluten free)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1–2 teaspoons chili paste (sambal oelek, sriracha, or gochujang)
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon 5-spice (optional)
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
2 teaspoons avocado oil
1 small onion, diced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground chicken, turkey, pork, beef or a vegan substitute
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, cut small
1 bell pepper, cut into small chunks
1 cup water chestnuts, chopped small
1 rib celery, diced
1 head butter lettuce or large romaine, etc.

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Instructions

Whisk together hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, chili paste, white pepper, 5-spice and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.
Heat avocado oil in a large sauté pan or wok, then add onion, ginger, and garlic. Sauté over medium heat for 3 minutes until softened.
Add the ground meat and salt, breaking it apart with a spatula while cooking until no longer pink.
Incorporate shiitake mushrooms and stir for 2 minutes.
Add peppers, water chestnuts, celery, and the prepared sauce. Bring the mix to a bubble for about 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Let the filling cool slightly while preparing lettuce leaves and garnishes.
Clean and separate the lettuce leaves, doubling them up for sturdiness. Add filling to each cup and top with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.

Notes

For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts as a topping.
These wraps can easily be made ahead of time; just store the filling and lettuce separately until ready to serve.
Feel free to switch out the ground meat for your favorite protein or a plant-based alternative.

Author: Jesseca
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dishes
Method: Saute
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 wrap
Calories: 300
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg