Chicken Lettuce Wraps

By PineyCook

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons sui mi ya cai (optional)
• 1 red chili, chopped (optional)
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup water, mixed with 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 head bibb, butter, or green leaf lettuce
• Chopped scallions and cilantro, to garnish

Details

Adapted from thewoksoflife.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until browned. Add the sui mi ya cai and chili (if using) and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

Stir in the soy sauces, hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar. Add the water and cornstarch mixture, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Serve in the lettuce leaves garnished with scallions and cilantro.