This easy chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe is made with ground chicken (or turkey), fresh chopped vegetables and a delicious Asian stir-fry sauce, served in a cold and crisp lettuce leaf. We enjoy these as an appetizer or main dish!
Place marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add chicken and stir to combine. Set aside.
For the sauce:
Combine all of the sauce ingredients and mix until smooth.
Heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large skillet or wok. Add the chicken mixture and stir fry 2-3 minutes.
Push the chicken to the side of the pan and add the bell pepper, ginger, green onions, and water chestnuts. Stir fry 1-2 minutes.
Add the sauce and cook over medium heat, stirring as needed, until thickened.
Serve in lettuce cups, topped with sriracha hot sauce, if desired.
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Notes
Make Ahead Instructions: The chicken mixture can be prepped a day or two in advance. Reheat and serve in lettuce cups when ready to serve.Freezing Instructions: The chicken and vegetable mixture can be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container after the sauce is added. Freeze for up to 2 months. Let thaw completely in the refrigerator before reheating in a wok or skillet. Serve in lettuce cups.Variations:
Protein - The chicken can be substituted for ground turkey or air fryer tofu, if preferred.
Vegetables - Feel free to throw in some more of your favorite veggies.