Instant Pot Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Instant Pot Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Asian-inspired savory chicken filling with a balance of sweet and umami flavors, served in crisp lettuce cups for a light and satisfying meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 280cal
Carbohydrate: 15g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: 800mg
Difficulty Level: easy
15 min Prep
10 min Cook
25 min Total
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or avocado)
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts (drained and finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce (leaves separated for cups)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode (normal heat setting, ~300°F). Add oil and heat until shimmering.
- Add diced onion and sauté 2 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken. Break into small crumbles with a wooden spoon. Cook 4-5 minutes until no pink remains. Tip: If using lean chicken, add 1 tbsp water to prevent sticking.
- Stir in mushrooms, soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (if using), and water chestnuts. Mix well.
- Secure Instant Pot lid. Set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ HIGH for 5 minutes. Once done, quick-release pressure immediately.
- Optional: If filling is too saucy, switch back to ‘Sauté’ and cook 2-3 minutes to thicken. Stir frequently.
- Spoon mixture into lettuce cups. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.