These Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick and easy dinner option that is perfect for those busy weeknights. These wraps are loaded with flavor, thanks to a combination of ground chicken, onions, garlic, soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
Topped off with fresh herbs and crunchy scallions, these Instant Pot lettuce wraps make the perfect satisfying meal any time of year.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Light and Healthy: Enjoy a nutritious meal that doesn't compromise on flavor.
- Quick and Versatile: Prepare in minutes with the Instant Pot, adaptable to many fillings.
- Fun to Eat: A hands-on dish that's perfect for sharing or family dinners.
📋 Ingredients
Here are the ingredients for Instant Pot Chicken Lettuce Wraps:
- Ground Chicken: Lean and versatile, absorbing vibrant flavors effortlessly.
- Olive Oil: Adds richness and subtle fruitiness.
- Chopped Onion: Creates a savory foundation with aromatic layers.
- Chopped Scallions: Offers freshness and a mild onion flavor.
- Chopped Cilantro: Infuses a bright and citrusy herbaceousness.
- Chopped Water Chestnuts: Adds delightful crunch and subtle sweetness.
- Butter Lettuce or Romaine Leaves: Provides a refreshing and crisp vessel for the flavorful chicken mixture.
Lettuce Wraps Sauce
- Hoisin Sauce: Infuses a sweet and savory depth, adding complexity to the sauce.
- Low Salt Soy Sauce: Balances the flavors with a salty and umami-rich profile.
- Rice Wine Vinegar: Offers a tangy note that brightens and enhances the overall taste.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Introduces a hint of heat, providing a subtle kick to the sauce.
- Chicken Broth: Creates a savory base, enhancing the sauce's depth and consistency.
- Minced Garlic: Infuses a rich and aromatic flavor, contributing to the sauce's savory profile.
- Minced Ginger: Adds a zesty and fresh undertone, complementing the other flavors.
- Sesame Oil: Provides a nutty and aromatic essence, rounding off the sauce with a delightful finish.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Lettuce: To make these tasty and healthy chicken lettuce wraps you can use more than one type of lettuce. This recipe uses romaine lettuce leaves but you can also use butter lettuce, bibb lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves if these are more readily available.
- Ground Meat: If you prefer not to use ground chicken, you can also use ground turkey or ground beef. Ground chicken is the best ground meat for the chicken filling however you can also use boneless skinless chicken breast cubed as another option.
- Toppings: Any type of toppings that you want! While they are so good on their own, you can have tomatoes, onion, shredded cheese, and more. Literally whatever you want to add, you can!
🔪How To Make Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Here are the step-by-step instructions for making Instant Pot Lettuce Wraps
Step One: Press sauté mode on the Instant Pot. Once the Pot gets hot, add olive oil. Add ground chicken and onions. Sauté the ground chicken and chopped onions until the meat is no longer pink.
Step Two: While the chicken and onions cook, mix all ingredients for the sauce. Once the chicken is cooked, add the sauce. Stir until all is incorporated. Turn off sauté. Close the Instant Pot lid seal and pressure cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
Step Three: When the cooking has finished, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 10 minutes. After releasing the pressure, select cancel, and then sauté mode. Add chopped water chestnuts to the pot and allow the mixture to thicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step Four: After 5 minutes, add in the green onions. Stir and incorporate well. Serve immediately in a lettuce leaf and add the romaine lettuce hoisin sauce.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Preheat Your Pan: Start by heating your pan on medium-high heat before adding the ground chicken. This ensures a nice sear and locks in flavor.
- Season with Aromatics: Sauté garlic, ginger, and a hint of chili for an extra punch. These ingredients build a robust flavor base without overpowering the delicate chicken.
- Control Moisture: Cook the ground chicken until it's just done to avoid excess moisture. A drier filling absorbs the seasonings better and maintains texture when wrapped in lettuce.
- Prepare Crisp Lettuce: Choose fresh, crisp lettuce leaves such as butter or iceberg lettuce. Wash and pat them dry thoroughly to keep the wraps from becoming soggy.
- Finish with a Crunch: For added texture, consider tossing in chopped water chestnuts or shredded carrots. This contrast enhances the overall bite of your lettuce wraps.
💭 FAQs
Instant Pot chicken lettuce wraps are full of flavor and texture, thanks to a combination of sweet and savory ingredients.
Topped with fresh herbs and chopped scallions for a little crunch, these Instant Pot lettuce wraps are packed with bold flavors that everyone will love.
No, you do not have to use sesame oil if you do not have it on hand or prefer not to use it. Other good substitutions for this ingredient include coconut oil, avocado oil, and grapeseed oil.
However, using sesame oil will add a rich flavor that complements the other flavors found in these Asian Chicken lettuce wraps.
Water chestnuts give these Instant Pot chicken lettuce wraps a delightful crunch and added texture, without being overly filling. They also add a nice sweetness that contrasts nicely with the other savory flavors in this dish.
To store lettuce wraps, first ensure they are tightly wrapped in parchment paper or plastic wrap. Place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1-2 days. If the wraps are filled with ingredients like meat or sauces, it's best to store the filling separately to prevent the lettuce from becoming soggy. When ready to eat, simply reassemble the wraps.
Serving Suggestions
Try serving the following dishes with your lettuce wraps:
- Instant Pot Chinese Pork: Tender, flavorful pork cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot, infused with traditional Chinese spices and sauces. This dish adds a rich and savory element to your meal, perfect for rounding out the flavors of the chicken wraps.
- Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Chicken: Tangy, sweet, and oh-so-delicious, this Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Chicken is a crowd-pleaser. The succulent chicken pieces coated in a sticky-sweet sauce with a hint of tanginess make for a delightful contrast to the savory wraps.
- Fire Cracker Chicken: Get ready to spice things up with Fire Cracker Chicken! This dish features tender chicken tossed in a fiery sauce packed with bold flavors and a kick of heat. It adds an exciting twist to your meal and will satisfy any craving for something with a bit of a kick.
- Instant Pot Orange Chicken: Crispy chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, all made effortlessly in the Instant Pot. Instant Pot Orange Chicken is a classic takeout favorite, and serving it alongside your chicken wraps will create a mouthwatering combination of flavors and textures.
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Ground Chicken Lettuce Wrap
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Chicken
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Onion Chopped
- 2 Scallions Chopped Chives Reserved
- 2 tablespoon Chopped Cilantro
- 1 Can Chopped Water Chestnuts 8 oz
- 1 Lettuce
- ¼ Cup Hoisin Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Low Salt Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Rice Wine Vinegar
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ Cup Chicken Broth
- 2 Cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp. Minced Ginger
- 1 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
- 2 Tbsp. Hoisin Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Light Soy Sauce
- 1 Splash Rice Vinegar
Instructions
- Press sauté mode on the Instant Pot. Once the Pot gets hot, add olive oil.
- Add ground chicken and onions. Sauté the ground chicken and chopped onions until the meat is no longer pink.
- While the chicken and onions cook, mix all ingredients for the sauce. Once the chicken is cooked, add the sauce.
- Stir until all is incorporated. Turn off sauté mode by pressing cancel.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and close the valve shut. set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
- When the cooking has finished, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 10 minutes.
- Once the 10 minutes are done, manually release the remaining pressure.
- After releasing the pressure, select cancel, and then sauté mode.
- Add chopped water chestnuts to the pot and allow the mixture to thicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, add in the green onions. Stir and incorporate well.
- Serve immediately in a lettuce leaf and add the romaine lettuce hoisin sauce.
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