These chicken lettuce wraps are perfect for busy weeknights.

For the juiciest filling, look for ground chicken that is a combination of both light and dark meat.

you could add additional chopped mushrooms to help keep it moist.

Three chicken lettuce wraps on a plate

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Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add chicken; break into clumps using a wooden spoon.

Cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 8 minutes.

Ingredients for the chicken lettuce wraps recipe

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Transfer to a medium bowl.

(Do not wipe the pan clean.)

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.

A hoisin soy sauce mixture for the chicken lettuce wrap recipe, placed in a small clear bowl with a spoon in it

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Add bell pepper and mushrooms; cook, stirring often, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup scallions.

Place 1/4 cup chicken mixture in each lettuce leaf.

Ground chicken fried on a non-stick frying pan

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Top with carrots and the remaining 1/4 cup scallions.

Yes, water chestnuts are low incaloriesand high in fiber.

Their addition to this chicken salad provides a satisfying crunch and a nutrient boost.

Ingredients for the chicken lettuce wrap recipe filling all getting stirred with a wooden spatula in a frying pan

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Choppedjicamais a great substitute.

Jicama is a root vegetable with a slightly sweet flavor and crunchy texture similar to water chestnuts.

We usebutter lettuce, which is a variety of tender green lettuce with a mild, sweet flavor.

Four pieces of lettuce filled with the filling for the chicken lettuce wrap recipe

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The leaves are round, cupped and pliable, perfect for holding the filling.

To prevent soggy lettuce wraps, check that to cook the filling until the liquid is absorbed.

The filling can be made ahead.

Prepare the recipe through Step 3 and cool completely.

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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