SPICY CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
This is one of my go-to meals when I want a fun dinner. I love the spicy Asian flavors against the cool lettuce and the added crunch of peanuts and water chestnuts. -Brittany Allyn, Nashville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and set aside., Stir-fry onion and peppers in remaining oil for 5 minutes. Add the water chestnuts, mushrooms and garlic; stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add stir-fry sauce and soy sauce. Stir in chicken; heat through., Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture on each lettuce leaf; sprinkle each with 1-1/2 teaspoons peanuts and 1/4 teaspoon cilantro. Fold lettuce over filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
SPICY CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
Low investment and high reward, let this not-so-traditional larb become your next late-night go-to meal.
Provided by Christina Chaey
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Chicken Soy Green Onion/Scallion Garlic Poultry Lettuce Quick & Easy Dairy Free Peanut Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix soy sauce, sambal oelek, brown sugar, and fish sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Add scallions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (a little color is okay), about 3 minutes. Add chicken and lightly season with salt. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon and tossing occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Add reserved soy sauce mixture and cook, tossing occasionally, until liquid is almost completely reduced, about 2 minutes.
- Serve chicken mixture with lettuce, herbs, lime wedges, and more sambal oelek for making lettuce wraps.
SPICY SZECHUAN CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories appetizer
Time 31m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Split boneless chicken in half. If too thick, pound out to make thinner.
- In a medium bowl, mix together radish, carrots, bean sprouts, and scallions. Add Szechwan sauce.
- In a small bowl, mix together five-spice, cayenne, salt and pepper. Season chicken breasts lightly with rub. Cut the chicken into strips.
- In a large skillet over high heat, add the grapeseed oil. Once hot, sear the chicken breasts for 4 minutes on each side. Add butter and lemon to pan and baste the chicken for another minute. Remove chicken to a platter to let cool. Once cooled, dice or shred the chicken.
- Place a spoonful of the vegetable mixture and the shredded chicken onto each leaf of lettuce. Roll and serve.
SPICY CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
When you're looking for something tasty and unique to serve at your next appetizer party or to compliment a delicious Asian meal......this recipe will suit your needs....very quick and easy!
Provided by Chef Decadent1
Categories Asian
Time 20m
Yield 12 wraps, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine chicken, ginger , garlic and red pepper flakes in a medium size bowl. Blend soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
- Heat wok or large skillet over med heat. Add oil heat until hot. Add chicken mixture and stir fry 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir soy sauce mixture and add to wok. Stir fry 30 seconds ur until sauce boils and thickens. Add water chestnuts, onions and peanuts, heat through.
- Divide filling evenly among lettuce leaves and roll up. Secure with tooth pics and serve warm. Serve with hoisen sauce or you can put the hoisen sauce in the lettuce leave mixture as you roll it up.
- You can also just place the lettuce, the cooked chicken mixture and the hoisen sauce on the table and let the individuals roll as desired.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 26.6, Sodium 291.2, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 9.8
FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first four ingredients and ½ teaspoon of salt. Place chicken in bag, seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. , In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; whisk until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Place carrots in a small bowl, pour vinegar mixture over top. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Cool slightly; slice into strips. , Divide chicken among lettuce leaves, top with pickled carrots, green onions and cilantro. Sprinkle with coconut, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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