Craving that irresistible restaurant-style Asian appetizer you can't stop thinking about? Get ready to unlock the secret to the most mouthwatering chicken lettuce wraps that will transport you straight to your favorite Asian-inspired restaurant! These Pollo Rollos de Lechuga are not just a recipe – they're a culinary adventure that combines crispy, tender ground chicken with the freshest butter lettuce leaves, creating a dish so delicious, you'll wonder why you ever ordered takeout.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 1 head of butter lettuce
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing the butter lettuce, separating the leaves carefully to create perfect lettuce cups. Rinse and pat dry lettuce leaves, setting aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it down with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently until chicken is completely white and no pink remains.
- Incorporate chopped water chestnuts into the chicken mixture, providing a delightful crunch and texture to the filling.
- Pour soy sauce and hoisin sauce into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to coat the chicken and create a rich, savory flavor profile.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer the chicken mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Remove skillet from heat and let the chicken mixture cool slightly for easier handling.
- Carefully spoon the warm chicken mixture into individual butter lettuce leaves, creating neat, compact wraps.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions for added color and a mild onion flavor.
- Serve immediately while the chicken is warm, accompanied by extra hoisin sauce for dipping if desired.
Tips
- Choose fresh, crisp butter lettuce leaves and handle them gently to prevent tearing.
- Make sure to cook the ground chicken thoroughly, breaking it into small, even pieces for the best texture.
- For extra flavor, toast your sesame oil briefly before adding garlic and ginger to enhance the aromatic profile.
- Chop water chestnuts finely to distribute crunch evenly throughout the mixture.
- Let the chicken mixture cool slightly before filling lettuce cups to prevent soggy leaves.
- Prepare all ingredients in advance for a quick and smooth cooking process.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking chicken to ensure proper browning and flavor development.
- Keep extra hoisin sauce on the side for those who love an extra flavor boost.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions just before serving for maximum freshness and color.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect temperature and texture of these delightful lettuce wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 75mg
