Name: Asian-Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (12.5 oz) chunk chicken, drained; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and diced; 3 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp Sriracha (optional); 8 large butter lettuce leaves; Green onions and sesame seeds, for topping

Asian chicken lettuce wraps with water chestnuts and hoisin sauce

The Water Chestnut Move

Canned water chestnuts are the secret weapon here — they add a distinctive crunch that stays crispy even when hot and sauced. Find them in the Asian aisle for about $2 a can.

Ingredients

2 cans (12.5 oz) chunk chicken, drained
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and diced
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp Sriracha (optional)
8 large butter lettuce leaves
Green onions and sesame seeds, for topping

Instructions

1
Make the sauce. Whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha. Set aside.
2
Sauté aromatics. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook garlic and ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Add chicken and sauce. Add drained chicken and water chestnuts to the skillet. Pour sauce over and toss to combine. Cook 3–4 minutes until heated through and slightly glazed.
4
Assemble. Spoon the filling into butter lettuce cups. Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

220

Calories

26g

Protein

12g

Carbs

Fat