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Shocking 25-Minute Sweet Chili Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Sweet Chili Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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Make these Sweet Chili Chicken Lettuce Wraps for a light, flavorful meal. The chicken gets perfectly sticky and spicy, providing a wonderful contrast to the crisp lettuce cups. This recipe is a guaranteed success.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch to create a slurry. Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the diced chicken to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Pour in the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Stir to coat the chicken.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Whisk the cornstarch slurry once more and slowly pour it into the skillet while stirring constantly.
  7. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky, coating the chicken well.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  9. Spoon the sweet chili chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce cup.
  10. Garnish with peanuts and green onions, if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use crisp lettuce varieties like iceberg or butter lettuce for the best crunch.
  • Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce based on your preferred spice level.
  • For extra flavor, you can add a dash of sesame oil at the end.

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