Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe 🥢🥬
Name: Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps or “Chinese Tacos”
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Description: This is my favorite appetizer to get at Chinese restaurants. Although this is a different version than I have had before, it is sure to be as good as the rest. This recipe comes from the Jasmine China Bistro in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Recipe Category: Chicken Breast
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Chinese, Asian, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Chicken breasts |
| 2 | Bamboo shoots |
| 2 | Water chestnuts |
| 2 | Lettuce |
| 6 | Peanuts |
| 2 | Garlic |
| – | Soy sauce |
| 2 | Sugar |
| 1/2 | White pepper |
| 2 | Hoisin sauce |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 250.3
- Fat Content: 14.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 31.6mg
- Sodium Content: 754.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 15.7g
- Fiber Content: 2.1g
- Sugar Content: 8.1g
- Protein Content: 14.4g
Yield:
6 lettuce wraps
Instructions:
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Preparation: Start by mincing the chicken breast meat finely.
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Prepare Vegetables: Chop the bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and black mushrooms into small pieces. Boil them in hot water for one minute to soften them up.
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Prepare Lettuce: Wash the lettuce thoroughly and tear it into round leaves, resembling small bowls. Set them on small plates for later use.
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Prepare Peanuts: Mince the peanuts finely and set them aside for garnishing.
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Cooking the Rice Noodles: Deep fry the rice noodles until they are crispy. Set them in the center of the lettuce leaves, creating a base for your wraps.
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Stir-fry Garlic: Heat one teaspoon of vegetable oil in a pan. Stir-fry the minced garlic until it becomes aromatic, releasing its flavor.
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Cook Chicken: Add the minced chicken meat to the pan and cook over medium heat until it is almost dry, ensuring it’s fully cooked through.
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Add Vegetables: Once the chicken is cooked, add in the bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and black mushrooms. Stir-fry them together with soy sauce and sugar for about a minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Seasoning: Add a dash of white pepper and sesame oil to the mixture, enhancing its aroma and taste.
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Assemble Wraps: Remove the pan from the stove and pour the chicken and vegetable mixture over the fried rice noodles. Sprinkle the minced peanuts over the top, adding a delightful crunch.
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Serve: Scoop two spoonfuls of the chicken mixture onto each lettuce cup. Drizzle with hoisin sauce for a burst of flavor.
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Enjoy: Dive into these delicious Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps and relish the unique combination of flavors and textures!
These wraps are perfect for sharing with friends and family as an appetizer or even as a light meal. Serve them up at your next gathering, and watch them disappear in no time!
