Description
These Spicy Chicken Lettuce Cups are a vibrant and flavorful appetizer featuring ground chicken cooked with a savory blend of soy and chili sauces, ginger, and garlic, then mixed with fresh bell peppers and shredded carrots. Served in crisp butter lettuce leaves and garnished with green onions, they provide a refreshing, low-carb, and tasty way to enjoy a protein-packed meal with a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili sauce
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
Other
- 1 head of butter lettuce
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until it is browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks to ensure even browning.
- Add Sauces and Flavorings: Stir in the soy sauce, chili sauce, minced ginger, and garlic into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Mix well to evenly coat the meat and infuse it with flavor.
- Add Vegetables: Incorporate the diced bell peppers and shredded carrots into the skillet. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender but still retain some crunch, about 3-5 minutes.
- Finish with Green Onions: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped green onions to add freshness and a mild onion flavor.
- Serve in Lettuce Cups: Separate the butter lettuce into individual leaves, rinse and pat dry. Spoon the spicy chicken mixture into each leaf to make individual lettuce cups. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Adjust the chili sauce amount to control the heat level according to your preference.
- You can substitute ground turkey or lean pork if desired.
- Use iceberg or Romaine lettuce if butter lettuce is unavailable.
- These cups are best served fresh to keep the lettuce crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
