Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Printable)
Crisp lettuce cups with savory chicken, mushrooms, and water chestnuts in tangy Asian sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Filling
01 - 1 pound ground chicken
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1 cup shiitake or cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
07 - 1 can water chestnuts (8 ounces), drained and diced
08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Sauce
09 - 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
14 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
15 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar
→ To Serve
16 - 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and dried
17 - Extra sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and brown sugar in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened and translucent.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
04 - Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
05 - Add chopped mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in diced water chestnuts and sliced green onions; cook for 1 minute.
06 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce is absorbed and the filling appears glossy.
07 - Remove from heat. Spoon the warm chicken filling into lettuce cups. Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Ready in 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
- The combination of textures—crisp lettuce, crunchy water chestnuts, savory chicken—makes every bite exciting
02 -
- Dont skip the water chestnuts even if they seem like a hassle to chop—that crunch is what makes these special
- Let the filling cool slightly before spooning into lettuce leaves or they'll wilt too quickly
03 -
- Cook the filling until most liquid has evaporated for the best texture
- Season to taste with extra soy sauce or sriracha before serving