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Asian Ground Chicken Cups

These Asian Ground Chicken Cups are SO TASTY! Packed with savory flavors and vibrant veggies, they're a fun, fresh twist on a light meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 inches ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, well cleaned optional
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lite soy sauce optional tamari
  • 8 leaves iceberg lettuce, large
  • 2 scallions, sliced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Grater
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients: peel and grate the ginger, mince the garlic, and dice the red bell pepper. Rinse the bean sprouts if using.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the toasted sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spatula until it’s browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Once the chicken is fully cooked, stir in the diced red bell pepper and bean sprouts (if using). Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Drizzle in the lite soy sauce and mix well.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Carefully separate the iceberg lettuce leaves. Scoop the chicken mixture into each leaf, filling them generously.
  5. Top each filled lettuce cup with sliced scallions. Arrange the cups on a serving platter and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level by adding chili paste or sriracha for heat.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute ground chicken with finely chopped mushrooms.
  • Store leftover chicken filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.