Chicken in Lettuce Leaves Recipe

Name: Chicken in Lettuce Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions; 3/4 cup finely chopped green pepper; 6 tablespoons butter; 1 can (4 ounces) green chilies, seeded and finely chopped; 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh hot chili pepper, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups cooked rice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup Cognac; 1/2 cup chicken broth, if needed; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds; 2 heads chilled iceberg lettuce

Servings: persons

3 cups cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
3/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
6 tablespoons butter
1 can (4 ounces) green chilies, seeded and finely chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh hot chili pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup Cognac
1/2 cup chicken broth, if needed
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
2 heads chilled iceberg lettuce

1
Cut the chicken into small dice.
2
Saute the onions and green peppers in butter over medium heat until they begin to soften; do not brown.
3
Add the chilies, hot pepper, rice, and chicken, and toss well.
4
Cover and cook over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
5
Then add the basil, salt, pepper, Cognac, and chicken broth, if additional moisture is needed.
6
Taste for seasoning and heat through.
7
Place in a bowl and garnish with parsley and almonds.
8
Arrange chilled lettuce leaves in another serving dish.
9
Invite guests to serve themselves: spoon some of the chicken mixture onto a cold lettuce leaf and roll it up.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups cooked chicken, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions, 3/4 cup finely chopped green pepper, 6 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Lettuce Leaves 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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Chicken in Lettuce Leaves

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