Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons light soy sauce; 4 teaspoons chicken broth; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 large (or 3 small) boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger; 3 whole scallions, chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons plum sauce; 8 large leaves iceberg lettuce, rinsed and dried well; 1/2 cup canned crunchy chow mein noodles

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons light soy sauce
4 teaspoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 large (or 3 small) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
3 whole scallions, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons plum sauce
8 large leaves iceberg lettuce, rinsed and dried well
1/2 cup canned crunchy chow mein noodles

1
Mix soy sauce, broth, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a 2-cup measure.
2
Place chicken breasts in a food processor. Drizzle the marinade over the top and process mixture until the chicken is ground, or finely chop it. Spoon mixture into a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add canola oil, garlic, and ginger and cook about 10 seconds. Add the chicken mixture, breaking lumps into small pieces with a spatula until chicken is cooked thoroughly, about 6 minutes.
4
Add chopped scallions, carrot, and celery; cook, tossing with the spatula, for 1 minute, or until tender. Stir in hoisin and plum sauces; toss.
5
Spoon chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the chow mein noodles; wrap the leaf around to make a pouch.
6
How kids can help: Measure soy sauce, broth, sesame oil, and cornstarch.

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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: 2 teaspoons light soy sauce, 4 teaspoons chicken broth, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 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.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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