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Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Pure Magic

Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Enjoy restaurant-style chicken lettuce wraps at home. This recipe features savory ground chicken and crunchy water chestnuts, all served in crisp lettuce cups. It’s a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Add chopped water chestnuts and green onions, and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Spoon the chicken mixture into the separated butter lettuce leaves.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or pork for the chicken if desired.
  • Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds before serving.

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