ASIAN GARLIC SESAME CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS
Asian garlic sesame chicken lettuce cups are light, flavorful, and easy to make. Juicy chicken is cooked with a savory sesame-garlic sauce and served in crisp lettuce leaves for a healthy, low-carb lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g ground chicken or diced chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine leaves separated
- Optional: shredded carrots or chopped water chestnuts for crunch
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add Flavor: Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Add soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, and honey. Stir to coat chicken evenly and cook another 2 minutes.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with optional shredded carrots or water chestnuts for added texture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Chicken mixture can be prepared ahead and reheated; assemble lettuce cups just before serving.
- Flavor Variations: Add sriracha for extra heat or peanuts for crunch.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve as a main dish, appetizer, or part of an Asian-inspired meal.
- Storage Tips: Store chicken filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; do not store assembled lettuce cups.