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Ultimate Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Sesame and Ginger Recipe

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This Ultimate Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap recipe is a flavorful and healthy dish combining minced chicken cooked in a savory, sweet, and spicy sauce. Wrapped in fresh, crisp lettuce leaves, these wraps are perfect for a light lunch or appetizer. The recipe incorporates garlic, ginger, hoisin, oyster sauce, and a touch of sriracha for a deliciously balanced bite of Asian-inspired goodness.

Ingredients

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For Lettuce Wraps Sauce

  • 3 Tbsp Honey
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 tsp White Vinegar
  • 1.5 Tbsp Sriracha
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced or 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Chicken or Vegetable Stock
  • 1 tsp Sugar

For Chicken Filling

  • 1 Cup Minced Chicken
  • 1 Small Onion, chopped
  • 1 Inch Ginger, grated
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable or Sesame Oil

Garnish and Extras

  • Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • Spring Onion Greens, chopped
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Lettuce leaves or cups (firm lettuce for wrapping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine honey, salt, soy sauce, ketchup, white vinegar, sriracha, minced garlic (or garlic powder), hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, chicken or vegetable stock, and sugar. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed to form the sauce.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat vegetable or sesame oil in a wok or pan over medium heat. Once hot, add grated ginger, minced garlic, and chopped onion. Sauté until the onions soften and the mixture becomes fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Cook Chicken: Add the minced chicken to the pan. Stir and break up the chicken pieces to separate evenly. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, ensuring even cooking throughout.
  4. Add Sauce and Simmer: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the cooked chicken. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly. Continue to cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has mostly reduced and thickened, enhancing the flavors.
  5. Finish and Garnish: Stir in sesame seeds, chopped spring onion greens, and red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture for added flavor and texture. Mix well.
  6. Assemble Wraps: Arrange clean and firm lettuce leaves or cups on a serving platter. Spoon two to three tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each leaf, making individual wraps ready to serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can prepare the chicken filling ahead and refrigerate it for later use.
  • Use any type of lettuce with firm leaves to effectively hold the filling without tearing.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free hoisin sauce and substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
  • You may use finely chopped chicken breast or thigh meat instead of minced chicken.
  • To thicken the sauce, add a cornstarch slurry during cooking.
  • Add shredded cabbage, carrot sticks, celery, or bok choy for extra crunch and nutrition.
  • Alternatively, serve the chicken filling as a wrap bowl with shredded lettuce or alongside steamed rice.

Keywords: Asian chicken wraps, lettuce wraps, savory chicken, minced chicken recipe, healthy wraps, Asian appetizer

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