Community Cookbook shares quick recipe for homemade chicken lettuce wraps
Make easy ground chicken lettuce wraps with this quick recipe from Community Cookbook, serving four people in just 20 minutes from prep to table.
The Community Cookbook released a fast dinner option for home cooks across the area. The healthy meal serves four people in just 20 minutes of total time. Preparation requires 10 minutes. The cooking process takes another 10 minutes.
The dish uses basic pantry items along with fresh produce. Cooks need the following items:
- 1 lb ground chicken or ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine leaves
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Preparation begins on the stovetop. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the poultry. Cook it until it is browned and cooked through.
Next, add the minced garlic and diced pepper. Cook the mixture for two to three minutes. The pepper should begin to soften.
Stir in the soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Cook the contents for another one to two minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Remove the pan from the heat source. Stir the sliced green onions into the warm meat. Spoon the finished filling directly into fresh leaves.
The Community Cookbook provides simple culinary guides for local households. These shared instructions help families prepare fast dinners at home.
A chef tip recommends adding sriracha or crushed red pepper for extra heat.
