Lettuce wraps are supposed to be fast. Crunchy lettuce. Savory, sticky chicken. That addictive sauce. This version beats the takeout version by a mile — and it’s on your table in 15 minutes. No reservation required.
Serves 4 (makes 8-10 wraps).
Step-by-Step Instructions
Make Sauce
Whisk all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
Cook Chicken
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion and cook 2 minutes. Add ground chicken. Cook 5-6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
Add Aromatics & Veggies
Add garlic and ginger. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Add bell pepper and water chestnuts. Cook 2 minutes.
Sauce It
Pour sauce over the chicken mixture. Stir to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
Stir in green onions. Remove from heat.
Assemble & Serve
Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce cups. Top with peanuts, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Eat with your hands. Don’t be neat — it’s a wrap.
Summary
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Total: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings | Difficulty: Easy
Storage Notes
- Fridge (chicken mixture): 4 days.
- Reheat: Skillet or microwave.
- Lettuce: Store separately and assemble fresh. Soggy lettuce = sad wrap.
- The chicken filling also freezes beautifully for 3 months.
