Chef John's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
INGREDIENTS
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Chicken Mixture:
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1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped
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1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and minced
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1 cup diced shiitake mushroom caps
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1/2 cup minced yellow onion
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1/3 cup chopped green onion
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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Glaze:
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1/4 cup chicken stock
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1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 teaspoons sesame oil
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or to taste
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped green onion, or to taste
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16 leaves iceberg lettuce, or as needed
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