Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Hoisin Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

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Fresh and flavorful ground chicken sautéed with aromatic ginger and garlic, tossed in a savory hoisin sauce, and served wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground chicken, butter lettuce leaves, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
12 large leaves butter lettuce leaves
1 medium, finely shredded carrot
3, thinly sliced green onions
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup, chopped for garnish crushed peanuts
1/4 tsp, optional red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb ground chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked and lightly browned.
Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 medium finely shredded carrot and 2 sliced green onions.
Step 5: To serve, spoon the warm chicken mixture into 12 large butter lettuce leaves. Garnish with remaining 1 sliced green onion and 1/4 cup chopped crushed peanuts for crunch.