Description
Bobby Flay’s chicken lettuce wraps blend zesty Mexican-inspired flavors with crisp, fresh ingredients. Spicy grilled chicken nestled in butter lettuce leaves creates a light, satisfying meal packed with bold southwestern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground chicken
Vegetables and Fresh Ingredients:
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 green onions
- 12 lettuce leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (1 Tbsp) fresh grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon (¼ tsp) fresh grated ginger
- 1 medium lime, juiced (1 tablespoon (1 Tbsp) juice)
Sauces, Oils, and Other Ingredients:
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons (2 Tbsp) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (1 Tbsp) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (1 Tbsp) toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon (1 Tbsp) cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons (2 Tbsp) neutral oil
- 8 ounces (8 oz) canned water chestnuts, drained
- ¼ cup peanuts
- 1.5 tablespoons (1.5 Tbsp) natural style peanut butter
- ½ tablespoon (½ Tbsp) brown sugar
Instructions
- Craft the flavor-packed sauce by whisking together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, minced fresh ginger, and crushed garlic in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Meticulously dice the red bell pepper into uniform small cubes, finely chop the water chestnuts, thinly slice the green onions, and roughly chop the roasted peanuts to prepare for cooking.
- Warm a tablespoon (15 milliliters) of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add ground chicken, breaking it into small crumbles and cooking until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Introduce the diced red bell pepper and chopped water chestnuts into the skillet, sautéing for approximately 2 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables and meld their flavors with the chicken.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure even coating and allowing the ingredients to simmer and absorb the rich, tangy flavors for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the chicken mixture with freshly sliced green onions and chopped peanuts for added texture and brightness.
- Whisk together the peanut lime dressing by combining creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, and a drizzle of neutral cooking oil until the consistency is smooth and well-blended.
- Serve the aromatic chicken mixture by spooning approximately 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) into individual crisp lettuce leaves, then generously drizzle with the zesty peanut lime dressing for a perfect balance of flavors.
Notes
- Crisp lettuce leaves act as the perfect vessel, preventing soggy wraps and maintaining a delightful crunch.
- Vegetarian alternatives like seasoned tofu or meaty mushrooms transform the recipe without losing its authentic charm.
- Delicate sauce proportions make a huge difference—start with less and taste as you go for a balanced flavor profile.
- Chili sauce intensity can be tamed by reducing ginger or selecting a milder version to suit personal heat preferences.
- Precision matters when preparing filling—gentle cooking ensures juicy, tender meat that nestles perfectly inside each wrap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg