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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Name: Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb ground chicken (450g); 2 tbsp sui mi ya cai (optional); 1 red chili, chopped (optional); 2 tsp soy sauce; 2 tsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 1/3 cup water mixed with 2 tsp cornstarch; 1 head Bibb lettuce (can substitute butter or green leaf lettuce); Chopped scallions, for garnish; Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Crispy lettuce leaves cradle a savory-umami chicken filling, complete with garlic, onion, and a hit of soy sauce that brings authentic wok-cooked flavor to your table in just 20 minutes. The optional chili adds heat, while the crunch of fresh lettuce wraps provides satisfying textural contrast to the seasoned ground chicken. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressive appetizers that feel fancier than they are.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

12 minutes

Total

22 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
2
Add the chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until browned. Add the sui mi ya cai and chili (if using) and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
3
Stir in the soy sauces, hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar.
4
Add the water and cornstarch mixture, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
5
Serve the chicken mixture in the lettuce leaves, garnished with scallions and cilantro.

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