Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Chicken Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 24 shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped; 2 large carrots, peeled and very finely chopped; 4 scallions, very finely chopped; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 lbs ground chicken breast (or combination of white & dark); 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and finely diced; 1 cup soy sauce; 4 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar; 4 tablespoons orange juice; 4 tablespoons brown sugar; 4 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon chili flakes; 4 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 heads iceberg lettuce, washed and leaves peeled for lettuce cups

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
24 shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and very finely chopped
4 scallions, very finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 lbs ground chicken breast (or combination of white & dark)
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and finely diced
1 cup soy sauce
4 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar
4 tablespoons orange juice
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon chili flakes
4 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 heads iceberg lettuce, washed and leaves peeled for lettuce cups

1
For the sauce, mix all ingredients together with a whisk or shake together in a jar.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
When pan is hot, add peanut and sesame oils.
5
Saute mushrooms, carrots, scallion, ginger and garlic for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are cooked and vegetables are soft.
6
Add chicken and cook.
7
Stir constantly, breaking up meat.
8
When chicken is almost cooked, add the sauce, bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and continue cooking 5-6 minutes.
9
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the lettuce cups.
10
Remove pan from heat, stir in water chestnuts, spoon mixture into lettuce cups and serve.

797

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 24 shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped, 2 large carrots, peeled and very finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Lettuce Cups 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.

Chicken Lettuce Cups

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