Asian-Inspired Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 200 g ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced(optional)
• 1/4 cup water chestnuts, diced(optional)
• 8 pieces lettuce leaves (Butter or Bibb)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon lime juice(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (2 minutes).

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until no longer pink, about 5‑7 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the soy sauce, optional lime juice, and optional water chestnuts; cook another 2 minutes to combine flavors.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and fold in the sliced green onions if using.

6. 6

   Separate the lettuce leaves, spoon the chicken mixture into each leaf, and serve immediately.