Chicken Lettuce Wraps
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
188 kcal
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Description
The recipe begins by cooking finely chopped onion and garlic in a neutral oil to release aroma. Ground chicken is added and browned, then optional ingredients like preserved Sui Mi Ya Cai and chopped red chili introduce complexity and heat. The mixture is cooked briefly before incorporating soy sauce, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar to build layers of umami, sweetness, acidity, and nuttiness.
A cornstarch slurry thickens the savory sauce as it simmers with the chicken. The finished mixture is spooned into fresh bibb lettuce leaves, which provide a crisp and mild contrast to the rich filling. Garnishes like chopped scallion and cilantro add freshness and herbaceous notes. These wraps work well as light appetizers or a casual main.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion finely chopped, medium
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound ground chicken (450g)
- 2 tablespoons Sui Mi Ya Cai (optional)
- 1 red chili (chopped, optional)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup water (mixed with 2 teaspoons cornstarch)
- 1 head bibb lettuce (can substitute butter or green leaf lettuce)
- scallion to garnish, chopped
- cilantro to garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until browned. Add the sui mi ya cai and chili (if using) and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauces, hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar. Add the water and cornstarch mixture, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Serve in the lettuce leaves garnished with scallions and cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 318mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1135IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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