Potsticker Chicken Lettuce Boats (Printable)
Crisp lettuce leaves topped with savory ground chicken, vegetables, and Asian seasonings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Filling
01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1 cup shredded carrots
06 - 1/2 cup water chestnuts, finely diced
07 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Lettuce Boats
12 - 1 large head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
→ Garnish
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
15 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Dipping Sauce
16 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
17 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
18 - 1 teaspoon honey
19 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
20 - 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until no longer pink.
02 - Stir in garlic, ginger, green onions, carrots, and water chestnuts. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
03 - Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 2 more minutes until the mixture is fragrant and most liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce if using. Set aside.
05 - Spoon the warm chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf. Top with sesame seeds, cilantro, and sliced chili if desired.
06 - Serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side for a light and satisfying meal.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- All the potsticker flavors you crave in under 30 minutes
- Crisp, cool lettuce perfectly balances the warm, savory chicken
02 -
- Lettuce leaves wilt quickly, so keep them chilled until the very last moment
- Water chestnuts are the secret ingredient that makes these truly feel like potstickers
03 -
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version
- Add chopped shiitake mushrooms for an extra layer of umami