Yard House Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
This Yard House Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe is simple, fast, and delicious. Chopped meat, chicken, and vegetables that have been cooked in crisp lettuce make the best snack or meal.
Equipment
- A big skillet or wok (nonstick is best).
- A wooden spoon or spatula
- Sharp knife and cutting board.
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons and cups
- A serving dish (since presentation is important with lettuce wraps!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken you may use turkey, which is a good alternative, but chicken adds the right flavor
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms.
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp sriracha not essential, but to give it a kick
- 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves parted.
- Garnish with Green onions and sesame seeds.
- Add-ons: Water chestnuts chopped to add a crunch or a bit of lime juice to add brightness or peanuts to top it off.
Instructions
- Cook the chicken. Add heat to your skillet on medium-high heat using sesame oil. Now add the ground chicken and cook until it is browned, chopping it up in the process.
- Add aromatics. Add in the ginger, onion, and garlic. Sauté that until it smells good--it must smell good.
- Mix in veggies. Add the mushrooms, carrots, and bell pepper. Bake until soft and not squashy.
- Make the sauce. Whisk in a small bowl soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha. Add this to the chicken and veggies and mix it until it covers them.
- Simmer. Allow the mixture to reduce 3-4 minutes to allow the flavours to mingle.
- Assemble. Pour the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and top it with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately. That is it--done in less than 30 minutes!