Asian Lettuce Wraps

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Crunchy, light and refreshing

Ingredients

• 1 vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, diced
• 1 T finely minced or grated ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Artisan romaine, Boston, Bibb or Iceberg lettuce for wraps
• Garnish with assorted toppings such as toasted sesame seeds, sliced scallions, jalapenos, lime wedges, radish and/or fresh cilantro

Sauce:

• 4  hoisin sauce
• 1-2  soy sauce
• 1 T lime juice, plus wedges for serving
• 2 tsp Sriracha sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

1. In a bowl, stir the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat the oil and add chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until pink is gone.
3. Make a little space in the center of the pan and add the garlic, ginger, and shallots. Saute for 30 seconds, then incorporate into the chicken. Cook until shallots are softened, 2-3 minutes. Add the sauce and toss together until almost all the liquid in the pan is absorbed. To eat, scoop some chicken mixture into a couple layered pieces of lettuce.
4. Garnish with desired toppings