Chinese Lettuce Wraps

 Lettuce wraps have always been one of my favorites! They are SO delicious and very easy to make.

Marinade:
4-5 chicken tenders, minced into small pieces
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil

Sauce:
2 ½ Tbs soy sauce
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp cornstarch

1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 c. water chestnuts, chopped
1 head iceberg lettuce or romaine lettuce- divided into 6-8 leaf for the "cups"

Directions:
Combine the minced chicken, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil in a bowl. Set aside.

Mix the sauce ingredients together, making sure to dissolve the cornstarch.

Heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large skillet.  Add the chicken mixture and stir fry 2-3 minutes.  Push the chicken to the side of the pan and add the red pepper, ginger, green onions, and water chestnuts. Stir fry 1-2 minutes and then mix together with the chicken.

Add the sauce and stir on medium heat until thickened; about 2 minutes.

Place mixture in lettuce "cups," fold like a wrap, and enjoy!

(Traditional lettuce wraps have sauteed, dried rice vermicelli noodles on top.  I didn't have any so I did without!)

*Recipe from William Sonoma Stir-Fry cook book