{"id":"01802c1f-292e-4858-9654-c3b2f3de8f58","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/01802c1f-292e-4858-9654-c3b2f3de8f58","source_url":"https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spicy-chicken-lettuce-wraps","title":"Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps","description":"Low investment and high reward, this not-so-traditional larb is the unofficial late-night meal of much of the BA staff.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2 servings","total_time":"20 minutes","image_url":"https://assets.bonappetit.com/photos/5ce2b03a81c2de4247a92c3e/16:9/w_4048,h_2277,c_limit/spicy-chicken-lettuce-wraps.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce","item":"low-sodium soy sauce","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 Tbsp. light or dark brown sugar","item":"light or dark brown sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 Tbsp. sriracha, plus more for serving","item":"sriracha","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"plus more for serving"},{"text":"2 tsp. fish sauce","item":"fish sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 Tbsp. vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"6 scallions, thinly sliced","item":"scallions","quantity":6,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"4 garlic cloves, finely chopped","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":4,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 lb. ground chicken","item":"ground chicken","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Bibb lettuce leaves, mint leaves and/or cilantro leaves with tender stems, lime wedges, and store-bought fried shallots (for serving)","item":"Bibb lettuce leaves, mint leaves and/or cilantro leaves with tender stems, lime wedges, and store-bought fried shallots","preparation":"for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Mix 3 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce, 2 Tbsp. light or dark brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. sriracha, and 2 tsp. fish sauce in a small bowl to combine; set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a skillet over medium. Add 6 scallions, thinly sliced, and 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until softened (a little color is okay), about 3 minutes. Add 1 lb. ground chicken and lightly season with kosher salt. Cook, breaking up meat with spoon and tossing occasionally, until cooked through, 5–7 minutes. Add reserved soy sauce mixture and cook, tossing occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Serve chicken mixture with Bibb lettuce leaves, mint leaves and/or cilantro leaves with tender stems, lime wedges, store-bought fried shallots, and more sriracha for making lettuce wraps.\nEditor’s note: This recipe was first published in 2019; it has been updated based on reader feedback to increase the sauce and reduce the saltiness. Head this way for more of our favorite weeknight dinners →"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:58:00.646671+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:58:00.646671+00:00"}