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 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 14 lbs ground chicken; 2 celery, stalks finely chopped; 6 green onions, include some tender green tops, finely chopped; 2 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon peeled grated fresh ginger (or 1 t. ground ginger); 1 large garlic clove, minced (or to taste); 1 (15 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped; ½ cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste); 8 large leaves iceberg lettuce, chilled (I also like butter lettuce leaves)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 14 lbs ground chicken
2 celery, stalks finely chopped
6 green onions, include some tender green tops, finely chopped
2 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped
1 tablespoon peeled grated fresh ginger (or 1 t. ground ginger)
1 large garlic clove, minced (or to taste)
1 (15 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
½ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
8 large leaves iceberg lettuce, chilled (I also like butter lettuce leaves)

1
In a big skillet over med-high heat, warm the oil.
2
Add in the chicken and celery; saute for 2 minutes, breaking up the chicken with a spoon.
3
Add the onions, mushrooms, ginger, and garlic and saute until chicken is lightly browned and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the water chestnuts, soy sauce, sugar, and cayenne; simmer, uncovered, until the soy has evaporated and the flavors are blended, about 5 minutes.
5
Taste and adjust seasonings.
6
To serve, spoon the mixture onto the lettuce leaves, roll up, and eat in hand.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 14 lbs ground chicken, 2 celery, stalks finely chopped, 6 green onions, include some tender green tops, finely chopped, 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.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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