Sweet and Spicy Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

For the Ground Chicken Mixture:

• 1 lb pastured ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For Serving:

• Large lettuce leaves (such as butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce)
• Optional toppings: diced bell peppers, shredded carrots, chopped peanuts, cilantro leaves

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ground Chicken Mixture:
   • In a bowl, combine pastured ground chicken, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, Sriracha sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, red pepper flakes, sliced green onions, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. Cook Ground Chicken:
   • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken mixture to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, approximately 8-10 minutes.
3. Adjust Seasoning:
   • Taste the cooked ground chicken mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more Sriracha sauce for extra heat or more honey for sweetness.
4. Assemble Lettuce Wraps:
   • Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Spoon a portion of the cooked ground chicken mixture onto each lettuce leaf.
5. Serve:
   • Serve the Sweet and Spicy Pastured Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps with optional toppings such as diced bell peppers, shredded carrots, chopped peanuts, and cilantro leaves.
6. Enjoy:
   • Enjoy these delicious and flavorful lettuce wraps as a light and satisfying meal or appetizer.