Potsticker Chicken Lettuce Boats (Printable)

Crisp lettuce cups filled with savory ground chicken, aromatic vegetables, and Asian-inspired seasonings for a fresh low-carb meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken Filling

01 - 1 pound 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

→ 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

# How to Make:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, breaking up the meat until no longer pink.
02 - Stir in garlic, ginger, green onions, carrots, and water chestnuts. Cook for another 2 to 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 all dipping sauce ingredients. Set aside until ready to serve.
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.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all those beloved potsticker flavors without the tedious wrapper folding process
  • The crisp lettuce creates this perfect cool contrast against the warm savory filling
  • Everything comes together in one pan in under 30 minutes
02 -
  • The filling needs to cool slightly before spooning into lettuce or the leaves will wilt too quickly
  • Butter lettuce works best because its cup shape holds filling perfectly, but romaine makes a sturdy backup
  • Water chestnuts are non negotiable here, they provide that essential potsticker texture
03 -
  • Cook the filling slightly drier than you think necessary because the lettuce will release some water
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes to bring out their nutty flavor

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