Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Printable Version)
Tender chicken and bright vegetables in a flavorful hoisin-soy sauce, all wrapped in fresh, crisp lettuce cups.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 500 g ground chicken
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
07 - 2 spring onions, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
08 - 1 medium carrot, grated
→ Sauce
09 - 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
13 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, for heat)
→ To Serve
14 - 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
15 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes until soft.
03 - Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 4–5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
05 - Stir in bell pepper, carrot, and spring onions. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
06 - Pour in the sauce mixture and stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through and slightly reduced.
07 - Remove from heat. Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce cups. Garnish with extra spring onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses affordable, everyday ingredients with nothing hard to track down
- Ready to serve in just half an hour from start to finish
- Packed with fresh crunch and bold Asian-inspired flavors that keep things interesting
- Perfect for meal prep or casual gatherings since everyone can assemble their own
- Kid-approved and easy to adapt for picky eaters or dietary needs
02 -
- Great source of lean protein for a satisfying meal
- Naturally dairy free and easily gluten free with the right sauces
- Fun hands on meal for families or dinner parties
03 -
- Always grate your ginger fresh for best flavor pre grated loses its zing
- Do not overcrowd your skillet or the chicken might steam instead of brown nicely
- Choose lettuce that is sturdy enough to hold a good scoop nothing ruins wraps faster than a soggy leaf