Beijing City Chicken Wrapped In Lettuce Leaves Reci

Name: Beijing City Chicken Wrapped In Lettuce Leaves Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil; 1 Tbsp. Plus 1 tsp. sesame oil; 1 tsp Minced fresh ginger; 1 tsp Chopped garlic; 1 lb Boneless chicken, diced with; 1/2 c. Finely minced onion; 1/2 c. Diced water chestnuts; 1/4 c. Grated carrot; 1/2 c. Diced ham; 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. Hoisin sauce; 1/4 c. Chicken broth mixed; 2 tsp Cornstarch 12 whole iceberg or possibly bibb lettuce leaves, washed & dry

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. Plus 1 tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp Minced fresh ginger
1 tsp Chopped garlic
1 lb Boneless chicken, diced with
1/2 c. Finely minced onion
1/2 c. Diced water chestnuts
1/4 c. Grated carrot
1/2 c. Diced ham
1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
1 Tbsp. Hoisin sauce
1/4 c. Chicken broth mixed
2 tsp Cornstarch 12 whole iceberg or possibly bibb lettuce leaves, washed & dry

1
Heat vegetable oil & 1 Tbsp.
2
of the sesame oil over high heat in a wok or possibly large skillet, add in ginger & garlic, and stirfry for a few seconds.
3
Add in chicken & stirfry till the chicken turns white on all sides.
4
Remove from pan, and add in onion, water chestnuts, carrot, and ham.
5
Stirfry for 2 min, then return chicken to the pan, tossing the mix.
6
Add in soy and Hoisin sauces, stirring till combined with the stirfry mix.
7
Pour the broth mix over the stirfry & stir till thickened.
8
Sprinkle with remaining sesame oil & remove to a serving platter.
9
Place 1 to 2 Tbsp.
10
of chicken in the center of each lettuce leaf.
11
Tuck in the bottom and sides, gently rolling each package to encase the filling.
12
*Fresh veggie wrappers become more pliable for wrapping when left at room temperature for 30 min.
13
NOTES : This quick chicken dish is flavored with Hoisin sauce and wrapped in lettuce leaves, for a lowfat entree.
14
The chicken can be prepared a day ahead, and stirfried right before serving.
15
Wash the lettuce leaves the day before, dry well, and store in the refrigerator.
16
Cold lettuce is a perfect compliment to the spicy chicken.
17
If you do not have lettuce, roll this mix in flour tortillas, or possibly serve it unwrapped over white rice.

360

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil, 1 Tbsp. Plus 1 tsp. sesame oil, 1 tsp Minced fresh ginger, 1 tsp Chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Beijing City Chicken Wrapped In Lettuce Leaves Recipe 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!

Beijing City Chicken Wrapped In Lettuce Leaves Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions