# Chicken lettuce wraps (from Food Wishes)

Video: [Chicken Lettuce Wraps - How to Make Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps at Home](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9eDZFBxbc) by [Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.67 per serving, ~$14.02 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$16.33* per serving (78%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- some shiitake mushrooms _(amount estimated)_
- 1 small can water chestnuts
- some yellow onion _(amount estimated)_
- some green onions _(amount estimated)_
- good amount ginger _(amount estimated)_
- some boneless skinless chicken thighs _(amount estimated)_
- a little bit brown sugar _(amount estimated)_
- a little bit soy sauce _(amount estimated)_
- a little bit ketchup _(amount estimated)_
- a whole bunch garlic _(amount estimated)_
- more brown sugar _(amount estimated)_
- some dry mustard powder _(amount estimated)_
- some chili flakes _(amount estimated)_
- some soy sauce _(amount estimated)_
- some toasted sesame oil _(amount estimated)_
- some seasoned rice vinegar _(amount estimated)_
- big splash chicken broth _(amount estimated)_
- couple tablespoons vegetable oil
- some fresh basil _(amount estimated)_
- some fresh cilantro _(amount estimated)_
- more green onion _(amount estimated)_
- little bit radish _(amount estimated)_
- some iceberg lettuce _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9eDZFBxbc&t=20s) Remove stems and dice the shiitake mushrooms finely.
2. [1:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9eDZFBxbc&t=65s) Drain canned water chestnuts and chop into small pieces matching the mushroom size.
3. [1:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9eDZFBxbc&t=82s) Dice yellow onion, chop green onions, and grate fresh ginger.
4. [1:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9eDZFBxbc&t=89s) Slice and roughly chop boneless skinless chicken thighs, then coarse chop with a cleaver.
5. [2:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9eDZFBxbc&t=138s) Combine chicken, vegetables, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a large bowl, mix, cover, and refrigerate.
6. [2:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9eDZFBxbc&t=157s) Prepare the glaze in a separate bowl by mixing ketchup, minced garlic, brown sugar, dry mustard, chili flakes, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chicken broth.
7. [3:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9eDZFBxbc&t=209s) Heat vegetable oil in a heavy duty skillet over high heat and add the chicken mixture.
8. [3:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9eDZFBxbc&t=213s) Stir-fry the mixture until the chicken loses its raw appearance.
9. [4:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9eDZFBxbc&t=245s) Pour in half of the glaze mixture and continue cooking on high heat.
10. [4:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9eDZFBxbc&t=258s) Cook on high heat, stirring constantly, until moisture evaporates and the ingredients start to caramelize.
11. [4:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9eDZFBxbc&t=271s) Lower the heat to medium-low, pour in the remaining glaze, and cook for another couple of minutes.
12. [5:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9eDZFBxbc&t=313s) Stir in fresh basil, fresh cilantro, and more green onion.
13. [5:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9eDZFBxbc&t=325s) Serve the cooked filling alongside iceberg lettuce leaves and garnish with sliced radishes.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- skillet
- wooden spatula
- spoon

## What the video didn't say

- exact ingredient amounts
- cooking times for caramelization
- brand names

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