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Asian Ground Chicken Cups

Flavorful seasoned ground chicken served in crisp lettuce leaves for a light, hand-held meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 inches ginger peeled and grated
  • 1/2 red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and diced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts well cleaned (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon lite soy sauce optional tamari
  • 8 iceberg lettuce leaves large
  • 2 scallions sliced

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the ground chicken.
  2. Cook the chicken, breaking it up with a spatula, until no pink remains and it is cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
  3. Drain any excess fat, transfer the cooked chicken to a mixing bowl, and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the toasted sesame oil and warm over medium-low heat.
  5. Add the grated ginger, diced red bell pepper, and bean sprouts (if using) to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until softened.
  6. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring so it does not burn.
  7. Return the reserved cooked chicken to the skillet, add the lite soy sauce (or tamari), and stir to combine; cook 1–2 minutes until heated through.
  8. Spoon an even amount of the chicken mixture into each iceberg lettuce leaf, top with sliced scallions, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Bean sprouts are optional and can be omitted.
  • Use tamari to make the recipe gluten-free if needed.
  • Adjust soy sauce to taste for saltiness.