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California Pizza Kitchen Lettuce Wraps Recipe

California Pizza Kitchen Lettuce Wraps Recipe

California Pizza Kitchen Lettuce Wraps Recipe is easy, fresh, and tasty, made with chicken, veggies, sauce, and crisp lettuce leaves for a light appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 head of butter lettuce leaves separated
  • 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
  • ½ cup water chestnuts chopped
  • ½ cup carrots finely diced
  • ½ cup onions finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Lettuce
  1. Separate lettuce leaves carefully, wash thoroughly, dry completely, and place them in the refrigerator to stay crisp.
    California Pizza Kitchen Lettuce Wraps Recipe Step 1 Prepare the Lettuce
Step 2: Chop the Ingredients
  1. Dice onions, carrots, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and garlic into small pieces for even cooking and better texture.
    California Pizza Kitchen Lettuce Wraps Recipe Step 2 Chop the Ingredients
Step 3: Cook the Protein
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken, and cook until lightly browned and fully cooked.
    California Pizza Kitchen Lettuce Wraps Recipe Step 3 Cook the Protein
Step 4: Add Vegetables
  1. Mix chopped vegetables into the skillet and cook until softened, while keeping a slight crunch.
    California Pizza Kitchen Lettuce Wraps Recipe Step 4 Add Vegetables
Step 5: Add the Sauce
  1. Pour soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper over the filling and stir thoroughly.
    California Pizza Kitchen Lettuce Wraps Recipe Step 5 Add the Sauce
Step 6: Simmer the Filling
  1. Cook for several minutes until the sauce coats every ingredient and excess moisture evaporates.
    California Pizza Kitchen Lettuce Wraps Recipe Step 6 Simmer the Filling
Step 7: Assemble and Serve
  1. Spoon warm filling into lettuce leaves, top with green onions and sesame seeds, then serve immediately.
    California Pizza Kitchen Lettuce Wraps Recipe Step 7 Assemble and Serve

Notes

For the best texture, always fill lettuce cups right before serving.