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Chicken Lettuce Wraps with a Savory Dark Hoisin Glaze

Crispy butter lettuce leaves filled with finely crumbled ground chicken seared to a deep savory brown and coated in a glossy, thick hoisin glaze. A 30-minute, low-carb meal packed with ginger, garlic, and crunchy water chestnuts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb (454g) ground chicken mix of white and dark meat
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) hoisin sauce dark and thick
  • 8 oz (225g) water chestnuts diced into small squares
  • 1 tbsp (15g) ginger freshly minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) neutral oil for searing
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 heads butter lettuce washed and leaves separated
  • 3 stalks green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Heavy-bottomed or non-stick
  • 1 Chef's Knife For fine dicing

Method
 

Prepare Filling
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced ginger and garlic, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add ground chicken, breaking it into small crumbles. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes to develop a deep savory brown sear, then stir until cooked through.
  3. Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and diced water chestnuts. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.
  4. Spoon the hot chicken mixture into butter lettuce leaves. Garnish with scallions and red pepper flakes.

Notes

Dry the lettuce leaves thoroughly to ensure they stay crisp.
Use high heat for the chicken to get that restaurant-style caramelized color.