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Easy Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Easy Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick, healthy, and delicious meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Packed with flavor and customizable with your favorite toppings, they're sure to be a hit!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce optional for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Lettuce Wraps & Garnish
  • 1 head romaine or butter lettuce for cups
  • to taste Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • to taste Sliced radishes optional, for crunch
  • to taste Diced spring onions optional

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook until it starts to brown, breaking it up with a spatula (about 5–6 minutes).
  2. Stir in the diced onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the onion softens and turns transluc
  3. Add diced red bell pepper, soy sauce, hoisin sauce (if using), sesame oil, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir everything well and let it cook for another 3–4 minutes until the peppers are tender and the mixture is evenly coated.
  4. Add salt and pepper if needed. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly for easier handlin
  5. Carefully separate lettuce leaves and rinse thoroughly. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
  6. Spoon the chicken mixture into each lettuce cup. Top with fresh cilantro leaves, sliced radishes, and spring onions if desired.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the chicken mixture.