Spicy Kimchi Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Kimchi Chicken Lettuce Wraps

25 mins
easy
4 servings

A quick and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken, vibrant kimchi, and fresh lettuce wraps. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a light lunch.

EasyKoreanQuick

Equipment Needed

  • Food processor (optional)
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1.50 cupsKimchi(Store-bought or homemade, tightly packed)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsCanola Oil
  • 1.00 poundGround Chicken(Preferably dark meat for flavor)
  • Salt(To taste)
  • Black Pepper(To taste)
  • 3.00 tablespoonsHoisin Sauce(Plus extra for serving)
  • 2.00 headsBibb Lettuce Leaves(Or 1 large head red-leaf lettuce)
  • 3.00 cupsCooked Short-Grain Rice(Warm)

Instructions

1

Finely chop the kimchi or pulse in a food processor. Transfer 2/3 to a bowl, reserving the rest.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Stir in hoisin sauce and reserved kimchi. Stir until chicken is cooked through (about 4 minutes). Season to taste.

Estimated time: 4 minutes

4

Divide cooked rice, lettuce leaves, and chicken mixture into separate bowls.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Assemble wraps by placing a spoonful of rice, chicken mixture, and kimchi in each lettuce leaf.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

Serve immediately with extra hoisin sauce, if desired.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped scallions for extra flavor.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Serve with a side of pickled ginger for a refreshing contrast.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture.

Estimated time: 1 minutes