Spicy Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

- 4 servings +

• 1.25 lbs lean ground chicken, or ground turkey
• 1 head butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and dried
• 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and finely diced
• 1 tbsp avocado oil or sesame oil, for stir-frying
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
• 4 stalks green onions (scallions), thinly sliced, divided
• 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, rich savory sweet glaze
• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, umami base
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, aromatic finish
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar, bright acidity
• 1 ½ tbsp sriracha or chili garlic paste, for spicy kick
• ⅓ cup shredded carrots, for fresh crunchy garnish
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
• 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges for serving