Potsticker Chicken Lettuce Boats (Printable)
Crisp lettuce leaves stuffed with savory chicken and vegetables in Asian-inspired seasonings
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Filling
01 - 1 lb 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 Steps:
01 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, breaking up the meat until no longer pink.
02 - Stir in garlic, ginger, green onions, carrots, and water chestnuts. Cook for 2-3 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 fragrant and most liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce if using. Set aside.
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 Pointers:
01 -
- You get all those classic potsticker flavors without the tedious wrapping process
- The contrast between warm savory filling and cool crisp lettuce makes every bite feel like a complete experience
02 -
- The chicken mixture will continue to release liquid as it sits, so if you're making this ahead, drain it before serving or your lettuce boats will get soggy
- Butter lettuce leaves are delicate, so separate them carefully and keep the smaller inner leaves for smaller appetites
03 -
- Chill your lettuce leaves in ice water for 15 minutes before serving to make them extra crisp and refreshing
- Double the dipping sauce recipe because everyone will want extra and it keeps well in the fridge