Best Grilled Sesame Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipes

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MINCED CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS



Minced Chicken Lettuce Cups image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head of butter lettuce
4 organic chicken breasts
1/2-cup unsalted peanuts
1 bunch fresh chives
1 mango (ripe, diced or cubed)
2 jalapenos (chopped and seeded)
1/4-cup fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Separate and remove leaves from lettuce stalk. Wash under cold water and place on paper towels to dry.
  • Place your four chicken breasts in a pre-heated 400-degree oven for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken and let cool. Remove skin and bones from the chicken and cut into small cubes.
  • Roast peanuts until golden brown. Set aside and cool. Crush the peanuts in the plastic bag with a meat tenderizer and dice the mango.
  • In a bowl combine diced mango, jalapeno, peanuts and limejuice. Add chicken. With a tablespoon fill the lettuce cups with the chicken mixture, fold over and gently tie with a long piece of fresh chives and serve.

CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS



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Adults and kids alike enjoy the make-it-yourself aspect of these festive appetizers. The mint and cilantro add so much flavor, and the lettuce cup provides a refreshing crunch. For accompanying recipes, entertaining tips and a video, visit tasteofhome.com/katielee. -Katie Lee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield serves 6 to 8.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 packet stir-fry seasoning powder
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound ground chicken breast
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup diced water chestnuts
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 head of romaine lettuce (inner leaves only), or 2 heads of butter lettuce and /or radicchio
For garnish: Mint, cilantro, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine stir-fry seasoning, water, soy sauce, lime, juice and sugar. Set aside., Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken meat and use a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Cook until browned, about 10, minutes. Add red bell pepper, water chestnuts, scallions and red, pepper flakes and cook 5 minutes. Stir in reserved stir-fry seasoning mixture. Cook until liquid evaporates, about 2 to 3 minutes., Serve in lettuce cups garnished with mint, cilantro, bean sprouts and chopped peanuts.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD LETTUCE CUPS



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"I serve this salad in lettuce leaves or in pita pockets to friends who enjoy something a bit out of the ordinary. This is fast, easy, a bit exotic and, best of all, delicious." If you like peanut butter, this is the chicken salad for you! Mary Bergfeld - Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 to 3 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
4 cups chopped cucumbers
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup grated carrot
8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumbers, pepper, onions and carrot. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SESAME-LEMON MARINATED CHICKEN



Sesame-Lemon Marinated Chicken image

Chicken thighs get a delicious and lovely treatment from a sesame marinade and basting sauce in this mouth-watering recipe. The grilled flavor really says SUMMER!

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 8h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb chicken thigh, boneless and skinless
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon water
1 1/4 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
vegetable oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
lemon rind, curls garnish

Steps:

  • Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  • In a gallon-size zip-lock plastic bag, combine the lemon juice with the next seven (7) ingredients. Add the chicken; turn the sealed bag to coat and marinate in the refrigerator for eight (8) hours (best overnight); turn occasionally.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade; reserving marinade.
  • Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepot; bring to a boil. Reduce the cooking flame; simmer for two (2) minutes. Set aside.
  • Coat the grill rack with cooking spray; place chicken on preheated grill over medium heat. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over chicken.
  • Grill chicken until it is fork tender and juices run clear, turning occasionally and brushing frequently with marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.9, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 118.8, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 20.7

GRILLED SESAME CHICKEN



Grilled Sesame Chicken image

Chicken gets a lovely treatment from a soy marinade and basting sauce in this recipe from Catherine Allan of Twin Falls, Idaho. "The flavor you get from grilling really says summer," she notes. Enjoy some chicken for dinner and use the extra in the two recipes that follow.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings plus 6 leftover chicken breast halves.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup olive oil
1 cup white grape juice
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons ground mustard
2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons pepper
8 garlic cloves, minced
12 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients. Remove 1/2 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to the bags; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts :

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