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Homemade Yard House Chicken Lettuce Wraps - A perfectly made wraps on my kitchen table
Antonio Morelli

Yard House Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

These Yard House–style chicken lettuce wraps are savory, crunchy, and packed with bold flavor. Juicy chicken, a rich Asian-inspired sauce, and crisp lettuce cups come together for a light yet satisfying restaurant-style dish made at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Light Dinner
Cuisine: American Fusion, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless chicken, chopped
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • Butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Salad spinner or clean towel

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chopped chicken and cook until lightly browned.
  3. Stir in garlic, ginger, and green onions; cook until fragrant.
  4. Now, add soy sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce, & sesame oil.
  5. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until glossy and flavorful.
  6. Fold in water chestnuts and remove from heat.
  7. Spoon chicken into lettuce cups and serve warm.

Notes

  • Butter lettuce gives the closest Yard House texture
  • Store chicken filling and lettuce separately
  • Add chili garlic sauce if you like heat
  • Works great with ground chicken too