Asian Chicken Or Turkey Crispy Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Ingredients for Asian Chicken Or Turkey Crispy Lettuce Wraps

• Ground Chicken
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Dried Chili Pepper Flakes
• Fresh Garlic
• Fresh Ginger
• White Button Mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
• Teriyaki Sauce
• Reduced Fat Peanut Butter
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce + extra for serving
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• Salt And Black Pepper
• Iceberg Lettuce

How to Make Asian Chicken Or Turkey Crispy Lettuce Wraps

1. Heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground chicken or turkey, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 inch minced ginger, and 8 ounces sliced mushrooms. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
2. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce.
3. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
4. Add 1/4 cup chopped green onions and cook for 1 minute.
5. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Spoon the mixture into large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or romaine hearts work well).
7. Roll up tightly and serve immediately.
8. Serve with extra hoisin sauce on the side for dipping.