Chinese-Chicken Lettuce Cups

Chinese-Chicken Lettuce Cups

Lettuce cups

  • 1 1/2 lb ground chicken* (*Please note that 1 1/2 lb ground beef or turkey can be substituted in this recipe per your preference)
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-inch knob fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp NAKANO Natural Rice Vinegar** (**Please note you can also swap for 1 1/2 tbsp NAKANO Organic Natural Rice Vinegar per your preference)
  • 1 cup mushrooms, diced
  • 1/3 cup peanuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2 can (12-oz) water chestnuts

Spicy peanut sauce

  • 2 tbsp NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp garlic, diced
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 cup water
  1. Lettuce cups: Add sesame oil to a large wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic and ginger. Cook for about 3-5 minutes. Add tamari, Hoisin Sauce and NAKANO Natural Rice Vinegar. Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Stir in green onion, peanuts and water chestnuts. Divide mixture among lettuce cups and top each with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.
  2. Spicy peanut sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together all peanut dipping sauce ingredients. Serve alongside lettuce cups and top lettuce cups with desired amount.

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