Description
Sizzling Chang’s chicken lettuce wraps deliver a flavor-packed journey through Asian-inspired cuisine. Crisp lettuce leaves cradle spicy, savory chicken, inviting diners to enjoy a lighter, refreshing meal that dances between textures and bold seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- ½ cup diced water chestnuts (canned, drained)
- ¼ cup shredded carrots (optional)
Sauce and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Serving:
- 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- Extra green onions or chopped peanuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together all sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl, then set aside for later use.
- Warm sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add ground chicken and crumble while cooking until the meat is evenly browned.
- Incorporate diced onions, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger into the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Gently fold in crisp water chestnuts, thinly sliced green onions, and shredded carrots, continuing to cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Stream the prepared sauce over the chicken mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure complete and even coating of all ingredients.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, letting the sauce reduce and thicken slightly while coating the chicken and vegetables.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool for a moment to prevent burning the lettuce leaves.
- Carefully spoon the warm chicken mixture into individual lettuce leaves, creating neat and compact wraps.
- Optionally garnish with additional chopped green onions or crushed peanuts for extra texture and flavor before serving immediately.
Notes
- Swap out ground chicken for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to accommodate different dietary preferences and create versatile meal options.
- Enhance protein and texture by adding diced tofu or edamame as an alternative filling for vegetarian versions.
- Toast sesame seeds or chopped peanuts beforehand to intensify their nutty flavor and provide an extra layer of crunch to the lettuce wraps.
- Select crisp, sturdy lettuce leaves like butter lettuce or iceberg for better structural integrity and easier handling when eating the wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg