Almost Famous Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Almost Famous Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Chicken:; 1 large egg white; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry; 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced; For the Stir-Fry Sauce:; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; For the Noodles:; 2 bundles cellophane noodles; Peanut oil, for frying; For the Stir-Fry:; 4 tablespoons peanut oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon minced peeled ginger; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 4 scallions; 2 minced, 2 cut into 1-inch pieces; Kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms,stemmed and diced; 3/4 cup diced water chestnuts; Small lettuce leaves, for serving; Soy sauce, chili paste and/or hot mustard, for serving

Servings: persons

For the Chicken:
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
For the Stir-Fry Sauce:
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the Noodles:
2 bundles cellophane noodles
Peanut oil, for frying
For the Stir-Fry:
4 tablespoons peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced peeled ginger
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
4 scallions; 2 minced, 2 cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms,stemmed and diced
3/4 cup diced water chestnuts
Small lettuce leaves, for serving
Soy sauce, chili paste and/or hot mustard, for serving

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Directions Prepare the chicken: Whisk the egg white, cornstarch and rice wine in a bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Make the stir-fry sauce: Whisk 1/3 cup water, the oyster, hoisin and soy sauces, the rice wine and sesame oil in a bowl, then whisk in the cornstarch until dissolved. Fry the noodles: Pull the noodles apart into sections. Heat 3/4 inch peanut oil in a medium saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 380 degrees F. Working in batches, press the noodles into the oil with a spatula until they puff, 5 to 10 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Make the stir-fry: Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil to the skillet; when almost smoking, stir in the garlic, ginger, jalapeno and minced scallions, then add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the sugar and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms, water chestnuts and scallion pieces and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add the stir-fry sauce and chicken and cook 1 minute. Make a bed of noodles on a platter and top with the chicken mixture. Serve the noodles and stir-fry with lettuce leaves and soy sauce for dipping.
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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Chicken:, 1 large egg white, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Almost Famous Chicken Lettuce Wraps falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Almost Famous Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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