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Chang Lettuce Wraps Recipe | Crispy Asian-Inspired Delight
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Chang Lettuce Wraps

Crispy lettuce cups filled with a savory chicken mixture using pantry staples. Balanced flavors of smoky, sweet, and spicy. Great for weeknights or dinner parties. Serve with lime and garnish for freshness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Butter lettuce 1 head
  • Ground chicken 1 lb (93% lean recommended)
  • Olive oil 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil 1 tablespoon
  • Diced water chestnuts 8 oz can (drained and dried)
  • Sliced green onions 2 tbsp
  • Gluten-free tamari 2 tbsp (or coconut aminos)
  • Hoisin sauce 1/3 cup (or store-bought dipping sauce)
  • Rice vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Chili garlic sauce 1 tbsp (or sriracha)
  • Garlic 3 cloves
  • Fresh ginger 2 tsp

Method
 

  1. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat and combine olive and sesame oil
  2. Add ground chicken; cook 5-6 minutes, breaking into crumbs
  3. Stir in diced onion; sauté 3 minutes until softened
  4. Mix in hoisin sauce, gluten-free tamari, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, minced garlic, and ginger
  5. Add dried water chestnuts; sauté 3 minutes until heated through
  6. Incorporate sliced green onions and season with salt & pepper
  7. Serve mixture in butter lettuce leaves or lettuce cups

Notes

Reserve some green onions for garnish
Adjust chili sauce for desired heat level
Use romaine leaves if butter lettuce is unavailable
Substitute ground turkey for moister texture
Ensure water chestnuts are completely dry to prevent steaming