Chicken Lettuce Wraps

We love this recipe! It's definitely one of our go to meals since it's quick and easy to prepare. Did I mention that it's super delicious too!

• 1 large head iceberg or butter lettuce
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds ground chicken (not all breast meat)
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, from 1-1/2 limes
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 large scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped cashews or peanuts (optional)

Optional For Serving

• Siracha or your favorite Asian Sauce
• Finely shredded carrots
• Finely shredded red cabbage
• Lime wedges
• Cilantro sprigs

Rinse lettuce in cold water. Place the lettuce cups on a paper towel to dry, then chill until ready to serve. 

Begin by cooking the onions and ginger in oil until soft. Add the minced garlic and cook one minute more. Add the ground chicken and use a wooden spoon to break the meat apart. 

Add the soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar and red pepper flakes, and cook until the chicken is done. 

Finally, stir in the fresh cilantro, and nuts. 

Spoon into lettuce cups and serve with shredded carrots, shredded red cabbage, herbs and one of your favorite condiments. We like Korean BBQ sauce!