Potsticker Chicken Lettuce Boats (Print Version)

Classic Asian flavors meet fresh crunch in these low-carb lettuce cups with seasoned chicken and vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Filling

01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 green onions, finely sliced, plus extra for garnish
06 - 1 cup shredded cabbage
07 - 1 medium carrot, grated
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce, optional
11 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder

→ For Serving

12 - 12 large butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce leaves, washed and dried
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Dipping Sauce

14 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
15 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
17 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
18 - 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until meat begins to brown with crispy edges.
03 - Stir in green onions, shredded cabbage, and grated carrot. Sauté for 3 minutes until vegetables become tender.
04 - Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili-garlic sauce if using, and cornstarch. Stir thoroughly and cook 2 to 3 minutes until mixture thickens and chicken reaches full doneness. Remove from heat.
05 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and chili-garlic sauce in a small bowl until combined.
06 - Spoon warm chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and additional green onions.
07 - Serve immediately with dipping sauce alongside.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like a restaurant potsticker but takes less time than ordering delivery.
  • Fresh butter lettuce stays crisp enough to hold the filling without getting soggy, even after a few minutes of sitting.
  • No gluten, no carbs, but somehow more satisfying than you'd expect from something so light.
02 -
  • Don't skip letting the chicken brown undisturbed at the start; this takes just a minute but creates the crispy edges that make everything taste better.
  • The cornstarch is crucial because lettuce releases water as you fill and hold it—without it, your boats get soggy within minutes.
03 -
  • Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking; the actual cooking happens fast and you won't have time to mince garlic mid-sauté.
  • If your lettuce leaves seem too delicate, chill them for 20 minutes before serving—cold lettuce holds up better and tastes crisper.
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