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Yard House Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Yard House Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Yard House Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a popular Asian-inspired appetizer served at Yard House restaurants. The dish features seasoned ground chicken stir-fried with garlic, ginger, mushrooms, crunchy water chestnuts, and a flavorful savory-sweet sauce. The warm chicken mixture is served alongside crisp butter lettuce leaves, allowing everyone to create their own wraps. Each wrap offers the perfect combination of juicy chicken, fresh crunchy lettuce, and bold umami flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 1 pound ground chicken.
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or avocado oil.
  • 2 cloves garlic minced.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated.
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms finely chopped.
  • 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and finely diced.
  • 3 green onions sliced (white and green parts separated).
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
For the Homemade Sauce
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar.
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce optional.
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
  • 2 tablespoons water.
For Serving
  • 1 large head butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated and washed.
  • Chopped roasted peanuts.
  • Sesame seeds.
  • Extra sliced green onions.
  • Lime wedges optional.

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Garlic press (optional)
  • Microplane or grater for fresh ginger
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Small whisk
  • Colander for rinsing lettuce
  • Serving platter

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha (if using), cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Lettuce
  1. Separate the butter lettuce leaves carefully, rinse them under cold water, and pat them completely dry. Refrigerate the leaves while preparing the filling so they stay crisp and refreshing.
Step 3: Cook the Aromatics
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Brown the Chicken
  1. Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook for 5–7 minutes until fully browned and no longer pink.
Step 5: Add the Vegetables
  1. Stir in the chopped shiitake mushrooms and diced water chestnuts. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until the mushrooms soften while the water chestnuts remain slightly crisp.
Step 6: Pour in the Sauce
  1. Give the prepared sauce another quick stir and pour it into the skillet. Mix everything thoroughly and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken mixture.
Step 7: Finish the Filling
  1. Drizzle in the sesame oil and stir in the green parts of the sliced onions. Cook for another minute, then remove the skillet from the heat.
Step 8: Assemble the Lettuce Wraps
  1. Spoon the warm chicken filling into chilled butter lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and additional green onions.
Step 9: Serve
  1. Serve immediately with lime wedges and any extra sauce on the side. Enjoy these homemade Yard House Chicken Lettuce Wraps while they're warm and the lettuce is cool and crisp for the perfect combination of textures and flavors.

Notes

Fill the lettuce cups right before serving so they stay crisp and don't become soggy.