Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 whole Butter Lettuce Leaves; 1/2 cups Asian Sweet Chili Sauce; 1 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Thighs/breast, Minced; 2 whole Scallions, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Cornstarch; 2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil; 3 whole Medium, Shitake Mushrooms, Stemmed, Minced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Ginger, Peeled And Minced; 1/4 cups Roasted Cashews, Unsalted, Chopped

Servings: persons

16 whole Butter Lettuce Leaves
1/2 cups Asian Sweet Chili Sauce
1 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Thighs/breast, Minced
2 whole Scallions, Minced
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil
3 whole Medium, Shitake Mushrooms, Stemmed, Minced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Ginger, Peeled And Minced
1/4 cups Roasted Cashews, Unsalted, Chopped

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This recipe is adapted from the wonderful people at Epicurious.
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They are very similar to the lettuce wrap appetizer at P.F.
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Changs.
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You can replace the chicken with tofu or pork if desired.
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Arrange lettuce leaves on a plate and set aside.
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Pour chili sauce into a small bowl for dipping and set it off to the side with the lettuce leaves.
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Mix chicken, scallions, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a medium bowl and marinate 10 minutes at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
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Add mushrooms and stir fry for 15 seconds.
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Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry 10 seconds.
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Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring often, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
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Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves, dividing equally.
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Garnish with cashews.
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Roll leaves around filling and dip into chili sauce.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 whole Butter Lettuce Leaves, 1/2 cups Asian Sweet Chili Sauce, 1 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Thighs/breast, Minced, 2 whole Scallions, Minced, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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