Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Fresh vegetables, peanuts, and hoisin sauce wrapped in lettuce.
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Ingredients
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Protein
Vegetables
Sauces and Seasonings
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Dice the red bell pepper and carrot into small pieces. Chop the green onions, separating the white parts from the green tops.
- 2
Prepare the Lettuce
Carefully wash and separate the lettuce leaves. Pat them dry with a paper towel and set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil. Once hot, add the ground chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully cooked.
- 4
- 5
Mix in Vegetables and Seasonings
Stir in the diced red bell pepper, carrot, and the white parts of the green onions. Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Wraps
Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf. Top with chopped peanuts and green parts of the green onions. Add fresh cilantro if desired.
- 7
Serve
Serve the chicken lettuce wraps immediately, allowing each person to wrap their filling in the lettuce leaves.