Chinese-Chicken Lettuce Cups
Yield: 6 Servings
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
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Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ingredients
Lettuce cups:
- 1 1/2 lb ground chicken
- (Please note that 1 1/2 lb ground beef or turkey can be substituted in this recipe per your preference)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch knob fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp NAKANO Natural Rice Vinegar (Please note you can also swap for NAKANO Organic Natural Rice Vinegar per your preference)
- 1/3 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 can (12 oz) water chestnuts
Spicy peanut sauce:
- 2 tbsp NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar (Please note you can also swap for NAKANO Organic Natural Rice Vinegar per your preference)
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp garlic, diced
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 cup water
Directions
- Lettuce cups: Add sesame oil to a large wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic, and ginger. Cook for about 3-5 minutes. Add tamari, hoisin sauce, and NAKANO Natural Rice Vinegar. Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Stir in green onion, peanuts, and water chestnuts. Divide mixture among lettuce cups and top each with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.
- Spicy peanut sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together all peanut dipping sauce ingredients. Serve alongside lettuce cups and top lettuce cups with desired amount.
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