Potsticker-Inspired Chicken Lettuce (Print)

Juicy chicken and crisp lettuce blend with ginger and sesame for a flavorful, light meal option.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Filling

01 - 1 pound ground chicken
02 - 1 cup finely shredded Napa cabbage
03 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
08 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce, optional
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

→ For Crispy Edges

11 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil such as canola or avocado oil

→ Assembly

12 - 12 large leaves butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce, washed and dried
13 - 1 small carrot, julienned
14 - 1/4 cup shredded purple cabbage
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Dipping Sauce

16 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
17 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
18 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
19 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
20 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional

# Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, shredded Napa cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, Sriracha if using, and white pepper. Mix until well combined.
02 - Heat neutral oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture in an even layer and let cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes to develop crispy edges.
03 - Stir and continue cooking, breaking up the chicken, until fully cooked and golden brown in spots, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, and chili flakes if using.
05 - Spoon chicken filling into lettuce leaves. Top with julienned carrot, shredded purple cabbage, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
06 - Serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner
  • Perfect low-carb alternative to traditional potstickers
  • Creates those irresistible crispy edges without the need for pleating dumplings
  • Easy to customize with your favorite toppings and spice level
  • Naturally gluten-free when using tamari instead of soy sauce
02 -
  • Pat the lettuce leaves completely dry after washing to prevent soggy wraps
  • Cook the chicken mixture in batches if needed to ensure proper browning
  • For meal prep, store the filling separately from the lettuce and toppings
  • The filling will keep refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheats beautifully
  • To make it more filling, add cooked vermicelli rice noodles to the lettuce cups
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