Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 head of Boston or Butter lettuce, leaves separated (about 12-16 leaves)
  • Sliced cucumber for garnish (optional)
  • Shredded carrots for garnish (optional)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
  2. Add ground chicken to the pan, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add diced bell pepper and half of the green onions; cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix well and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Scoop the filling into lettuce leaves, garnish with cucumber, carrots, and remaining green onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.