Sesame Apple Chicken Lettuce Boats

Ingredients

• ground chicken1 lb
• apple, small dice1
• scallions, sliced3
• garlic, minced2 cloves
• ginger, grated1 teaspoon
• soy sauce2 tablespoons
• honey1 tablespoon
• rice vinegar1 tablespoon
• sesame oil1 teaspoon
• sesame seeds1 tablespoon
• butter lettuce leaves12
• neutral oil1 tablespoon

Method

1. 1Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
2. 2Heat the neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground chicken, breaking it up as it browns.
3. 3Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
4. 4Stir in the apple, scallions, and sauce mixture, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes until glossy and fragrant.
5. 5Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and remove from the heat.
6. 6Spoon the filling into the lettuce leaves.
7. 7Serve immediately while the filling is warm and the lettuce stays crisp.

Tips

• A firm, sweet-tart apple gives the best contrast to the savory chicken.
• Keep the lettuce leaves chilled until serving for extra crunch.
• If you want more heat, add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce.

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