Asian Chiken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Asian Chiken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups, 4 handfuls, fresh shiitake mushrooms; 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds thin cut chicken breast or chicken tenders; 2 tablespoons light colored oil, such as vegetable oil or peanut oil; Coarse salt and coarse black pepper; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 inch ginger root, finely chopped or grated, optional; 1 orange, zested; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small; 1 small tin, 6 to 8 ounces, sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped; 3 scallions, chopped; 3 tablespoons hoisin, Chinese barbecue sauce, available on Asian foods aisle of market; 1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, core removed, head quartered; Wedges of navel orange -- platter garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups, 4 handfuls, fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds thin cut chicken breast or chicken tenders
2 tablespoons light colored oil, such as vegetable oil or peanut oil
Coarse salt and coarse black pepper
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 inch ginger root, finely chopped or grated, optional
1 orange, zested
1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
1 small tin, 6 to 8 ounces, sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin, Chinese barbecue sauce, available on Asian foods aisle of market
1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, core removed, head quartered
Wedges of navel orange -- platter garnish

1
Remove tough stems from mushrooms and brush with damp towel to clean, Slice mushrooms. Chop chicken into small pieces.
2
Preheat a large skillet or wok to high.
3
Add oil to hot pan. Add chicken to the pan and sear meat by stir frying a minute or 2. Add mushrooms and cook another minute or two. Add salt and pepper to season, then garlic and ginger. Cook a minute more. Grate zest into pan, add bell pepper bits, chopped water chestnuts and scallions. Cook another minute, continuing to stir fry mixture. Add hoisin Chinese barbecue sauce and toss to coat the mixture evenly. Transfer the hot chopped barbecued chicken to serving platter and pile the quartered wedges of crisp iceberg lettuce along side. Add wedged oranges to platter to garnish. To eat, pile spoonfuls into lettuce leaves, wrapping lettuce around fillings and squeeze an orange wedge over.

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Tips for the best results

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups, 4 handfuls, fresh shiitake mushrooms, 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds thin cut chicken breast or chicken tenders, 2 tablespoons light colored oil, such as vegetable oil or peanut oil, Coarse salt and coarse black pepper, and more.

Yes, Asian Chiken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Chiken Lettuce Wraps

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