Potsticker Chicken Lettuce Boats (Printable Version)
Crisp lettuce cups filled with juicy Asian-spiced chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic seasonings for a light yet satisfying meal.
# 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 (optional)
→ 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 (optional)
# Directions:
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 with a wooden spoon 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 - Arrange filled lettuce boats on a serving platter and serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all those crave worthy potsticker flavors without the tedious wrapping and pleating work
- The fresh crisp lettuce against warm savory chicken creates this perfect temperature contrast that keeps every bite interesting
02 -
- Lettuce leaves hold up better if you wash them ahead and keep them chilled until assembly time
- The filling needs to cool slightly in the pan so it does not wilt the lettuce immediately upon contact
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before cooking for better browning
- Grate the ginger directly into the pan to catch all those aromatic juices