Chinese Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Chinese Chicken Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 2 -3 teaspoons oyster sauce; 2 teaspoons chinese rice wine, shao xing or 2 teaspoons sake or 2 teaspoons sherry wine; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar (heaping) or 1 teaspoon agave nectar; ½ teaspoon sesame oil; ¼ teaspoon ground szechuan peppercorns or ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 head bibb lettuce, separated washed and dried; 2 small carrots, shredded and cut into matchsticks; 2 inches cucumbers, seeded, shredded and cut into matchsticks; 2 scallions; 1 ball bean noodles, separated and fried (optional); sriracha asian garlic sauce (optional) or hot chili oil (optional); 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ teaspoon minced ginger; 1 lb ground pork, chicken, turkey (or a combination) or 1 lb hand minced chicken thigh; 2 scallions, minced; 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and minced; ¼ cup minced sweet red pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 -3 teaspoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons chinese rice wine, shao xing or 2 teaspoons sake or 2 teaspoons sherry wine
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar (heaping) or 1 teaspoon agave nectar
½ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon ground szechuan peppercorns or ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns
1 head bibb lettuce, separated washed and dried
2 small carrots, shredded and cut into matchsticks
2 inches cucumbers, seeded, shredded and cut into matchsticks
2 scallions
1 ball bean noodles, separated and fried (optional)
sriracha asian garlic sauce (optional) or hot chili oil (optional)
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon minced ginger
1 lb ground pork, chicken, turkey (or a combination) or 1 lb hand minced chicken thigh
2 scallions, minced
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and minced
¼ cup minced sweet red pepper

1
Combine together Seasoning Sauce ingredients and warm to marry the flaors.
2
Taste and adjust for a hotter or sweeter sauce; set aside.
3
To Prepare Wraps and Garnishes: Separate and wash lettuce and arrange on a serving tray.
4
Shred carrots and arrange on tray.
5
Split and seed cucumber, slice into thin slivers and arrange on tray.
6
Sliver green onions on an extreme bias and arrange on tray.
7
Fry bean noodles (optional) heat a small saucepan at least 1 inch deep with canola oil.
8
Separate noodles and fry in small batches to quickly puff, about 5 seconds.
9
Drain on paper towels and reserve in a separate bowl.
10
To Prepare the Filling: Preheat a large wok or frying pan over high flame.
11
take care to have all ingredients ready and waiting next to the pot.
12
Add oil and carefully add garlic and ginger and sizzle.
13
Add ground meats and chop/stir fry to separate.
14
When color changes, add scallions, water chestnuts and bell pepper; stir-fry to marry ingredients.
15
Add seasoning sauce (a little at a time to taste) and continue to cook over high heat to caramelize and finish, just a few minutes depending on temperature.
16
Transfer meat to a serving bowl and serve in lettuce cups with garnishes and remaining sauce on the side.
17
Sriracha sauce or hot chile oil can also be served for the spice lovers.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 2 -3 teaspoons oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons chinese rice wine, shao xing or 2 teaspoons sake or 2 teaspoons sherry wine, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Chinese 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.

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Chinese Chicken Lettuce Cups

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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