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Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy these flavorful chicken lettuce wraps, packed with fresh herbs and crunchy cashews, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or any mild cooking oil)
  • 1 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey)
  • 1 medium shallot (finely diced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 3 green onions green onions (sliced)
  • 2 stalks lemongrass (tender pale inner core only, minced)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cashews (or peanuts)
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (or sriracha)
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar
  • fresh cilantro cilantro (chopped)
  • butter lettuce leaves butter lettuce leaves (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a wok or skillet, cook garlic and shallot for 30 seconds, then add ground chicken and cook until crumbled.
  • Add green onions, lemongrass, cashews, hoisin, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar; toss and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and top with cilantro.
  • Separate lettuce leaves, spoon filling into each leaf, fold, and serve like tacos.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime or additional herbs.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken, lettuce wraps