Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs ground chicken breast; kosher salt and black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1 large red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced; 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger, grated; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbsp cool water; 12 -16 iceberg lettuce leaves, about 2 heads of lettuce

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs ground chicken breast
kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped
1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbsp cool water
12 -16 iceberg lettuce leaves, about 2 heads of lettuce

1
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large skillet.
3
Add half of the chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 3 or 4 minutes.
4
Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken, adding more oil to pan if needed.
5
Also add in the onion, bell pepper, and water chestnuts.
6
Cook, stirring constantly, until onion is golden, about 4 minutes.
7
Reduce heat to medium and add ginger, garlic, and red pepper.
8
Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
9
Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, oyster sauce, and corstach mixture.
10
Add reserved chicken and any juice.
11
Stir until thick and bubbly.
12
Serve in lettuce leaves.

299

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs ground chicken breast, kosher salt and black pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Lettuce Wraps falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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