Asian-Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 -
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Calories
176 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Asian
Asian-Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Description
The recipe begins by sautéing diced onion in sesame oil until translucent, then cooking small pieces of chicken breast until done. A complex sauce combining garlic, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, tomato paste, rice vinegar, sriracha, hoisin sauce, and chili paste is prepared and simmered with chicken broth thickened with cornstarch to coat the chicken.
This results in a thickened, savory-sweet sauce with a spicy kick enveloping tender chicken pieces. Roughly chopped peanuts stirred in add texture and nuttiness. The mixture is cooled slightly before serving to allow the sauce to set.
Served in fresh Boston Bibb lettuce leaves, these wraps offer handheld portions that combine the rich filling with crisp, cool lettuce. Garnishes like sesame seeds and green onion add visual appeal and subtle flavor enhancements. This dish works well as an appetizer or light main course with a focus on balanced Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 medium white onion diced, or yellow onion
- 1 lb. chicken breast sliced into small pieces, about 1/2", boneless, skinless
- 1 Tbsp garlic or finely minced garlic, paste
- 1 tsp ginger or finely minced fresh ginger, paste
- 1 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Sriracha sauce use more or less, according to your tastes
- 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tsp sambal oelek red chili paste use more or less, according to your tastes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth reduced sodium
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup peanuts roughly chopped
- 8-10 pieces Boston bibb lettuce
GARNISH
- sesame seeds
- green onion chopped
Instructions
COOK ONION AND CHICKEN
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over MED heat and add the onion. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the chicken breast pieces and cook for about 5 minutes.
MAKE SAUCE
- Mix the garlic and ginger paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, tomato paste, rice vinegar, sriracha, hoisin sauce and chili paste together in a small mixing bowl.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth.
SIMMER SAUCE
- Once the chicken has cooked, pour the sauce over the chicken and stir. Let it cook for about 2 minutes, then add the chicken broth/cornstarch mixture and stir.
- Reduce the heat to MED LOW and let the sauce simmer for 5-8 minutes, or until thickened to your liking.
ADD PEANUTS AND COOL
- Stir in the peanuts, then remove the skillet from the heat and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Keep in mind the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
ADD TO LETTUCE AND SERVE
- Lay the lettuce on a plate, add some filing to the middle, then garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8-
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 562mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 81IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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