These chicken lettuce wraps are tastier than the appetizer version at restaurants! That’s right, we said it. Hints of Asian flavors and a drizzle of chili crunch oil both turn up the volume on flavor, and the vegetables keep the dish as a healthy option for both a side or entrée for guests. Take a crunchy bite out of these Chicken Lettuce Wraps for an unforgettable experience on the Wildfire Griddle. Bonus: they only take ten minutes to make!
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup bell pepper, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Avocado oil, as needed for sautéing
- Lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or romaine)
- Chili crunch oil, for drizzling
- Lemon zest, for garnish
- Chopped pecans, for garnish
- Green onions, sliced thin
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
Preheat the Wildfire Griddle
- Set to medium heat and preheat for 10–15 minutes
Sauté Aromatics
- Drizzle a little avocado oil on the griddle.
- Add the garlic, onions, and bell peppers.
- Cook, stirring often, until golden brown and fragrant.
Add Chicken and Season
- Sprinkle in the salt and mix well.
- Add the ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Continue stirring until the chicken is no longer pink and evenly browned.
Add Hoisin Sauce
- Stir in the hoisin sauce and mix until everything is fully coated.
- Cook for another minute to let the flavors combine.
Assemble the Lettuce Wraps
- Remove the chicken mixture from the griddle.
- Spoon it into individual lettuce leaves.
Garnish and Serve
- Drizzle each cup with chili crunch oil.
- Top with lemon zest, chopped pecans, sliced green onions, and cilantro leaves.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: For extra texture, lightly toast the chopped pecans on the griddle before garnishing. It adds a warm, nutty crunch to every bite.
