Potsticker-Inspired Chicken Lettuce (Print Version)

Juicy chicken with ginger and sesame served in fresh lettuce boats, offering a light and flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Filling

01 - 1 pound ground chicken
02 - 1 cup finely shredded Napa cabbage
03 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
08 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce, optional
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

→ For Crispy Edges

11 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil such as canola or avocado

→ Assembly

12 - 12 large leaves butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce, washed and dried
13 - 1 small carrot, julienned
14 - 1/4 cup shredded purple cabbage
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Dipping Sauce

16 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
17 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
18 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
19 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
20 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, shredded Napa cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, Sriracha if using, and white pepper. Mix until well combined.
02 - Heat neutral oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture in an even layer and let cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes to develop crispy caramelized edges.
03 - Stir and break up the chicken, continuing to cook until fully cooked and golden brown in spots, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, and chili flakes if using.
05 - Spoon chicken filling into lettuce leaves. Top each boat with julienned carrot, shredded purple cabbage, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
06 - Serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • All the potsticker magic without carbs or gluten, so you can eat more of them guilt-free.
  • The lettuce boats stay crispy on one side and tender on the other, giving you that textural contrast potstickers are famous for.
  • Ready in 35 minutes from hunger to table, which is clutch on weeknights.
02 -
  • Don't wash and immediately use your lettuce—pat it completely dry or it will wilt under the warm filling and lose that crisp texture you're building toward.
  • If your chicken sticks to the pan, your heat might be too high or your pan needs more oil; medium-high is the sweet spot, not full blast.
03 -
  • Make the filling ahead and store it in the fridge for up to a day—cook it fresh just before serving so the lettuce stays crisp and the whole thing maintains that warm-cold textural contrast.
  • If your lettuce leaves are on the smaller side, you can warm them very gently in the microwave for 10 seconds to make them more pliable for holding a bigger scoop of filling without tearing.
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