Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Quick ground chicken lettuce wraps with hoisin, basil, and brown rice that come together in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
320/serving
Difficulty
Easy
Nutrition Per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 whole jalapeno
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 1 tbsp water
- 0.5 cup fresh basil
- 2 cup brown rice
- 8 whole lettuce leaves
Cook the Chicken Filling
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, diced jalapeno, soy sauce, sugar, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, and water. Cook, breaking the meat apart, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Add Basil
Tear fresh basil leaves into the skillet and stir until just wilted, about 30 seconds.
Combine with Rice
Fold cooked brown rice into the chicken mixture and heat everything through.
Assemble Wraps
Spoon the chicken-rice mixture into washed lettuce leaves. Top with extra basil or fresh herbs as desired.
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Open in AppTips & Variations
- Use butter lettuce for the most pliable and tender cups.
- Cook the rice ahead of time to make this a true 15-minute meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use ground turkey instead?
- Absolutely, ground turkey works as a direct substitute.
- How do I make it spicier?
- Add more diced jalapeno or a splash of sriracha to the filling.
Recipe inspired by the original at pinchofyum.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.
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