Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms; 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into small pieces; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil; salt and pepper; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot; 1 orange, zest of; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small; 1 (6 -8 ounce) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped; 3 scallions, chopped; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, Chinese barbecue sauce, available on Asian foods aisle of market; 1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, core removed, head quartered; wedges orange (platter garnish)

Servings: persons

2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
salt and pepper
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
1 orange, zest of
1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
1 (6 -8 ounce) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, Chinese barbecue sauce, available on Asian foods aisle of market
1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, core removed, head quartered
wedges orange (platter garnish)

1
Preheat a large skillet or wok to high.
2
Add oil to hot pan. Add chicken to the pan and sear meat by stir frying a minute or 2.
3
Add mushrooms and cook another minute or two.
4
Add salt and pepper to season, then garlic and ginger. Cook a minute more.
5
Grate zest into pan, add bell pepper bits, chopped water chestnuts and scallions. Cook another minute, continuing to stir fry mixture.
6
Add hoisin Chinese barbecue sauce and toss to coat the mixture evenly.
7
Transfer the hot chopped barbecued chicken to serving platter and pile the quartered wedges of crisp iceberg lettuce along side.
8
Add wedged oranges to platter to garnish.
9
To eat, pile spoonfuls into lettuce.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms, 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into small pieces, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Chinese 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!

Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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