Asian Sesame Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast, diced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 cup water chestnuts, diced
• 1 cup green onions, sliced
• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 cup carrots, julienned

Method

1. 01
   Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 02
   Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 03
   Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the chicken, and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 04
   Mix in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar, stirring well to coat the chicken.
5. 05
   Add the diced water chestnuts and sliced green onions, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. 06
   Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
7. 07
   Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves and roll them up like wraps.
8. 08
   Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and julienned carrots if desired.