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 (4 handfuls) fresh shiitake mushrooms; 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds thin-cut chicken breast or chicken tenders; 2 tablespoons light-colored oil, such as vegetable or peanut oil (2 turns of the pan); Coarse salt and coarse black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1-inch piece gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped or grated (optional); 1 orange (youll use the zest); 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small; 1 can (8 ounces) 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 head iceberg lettuce, core removed, quartered; 1 head of Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated; Wedges of navel orange, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups (4 handfuls) fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds thin-cut chicken breast or chicken tenders
2 tablespoons light-colored oil, such as vegetable or peanut oil (2 turns of the pan)
Coarse salt and coarse black pepper
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1-inch piece gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped or grated (optional)
1 orange (youll use the zest)
1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
1 can (8 ounces) 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 head iceberg lettuce, core removed, quartered
1 head of Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
Wedges of navel orange, for garnish

1
Remove the tough stems from the mushrooms and brush with a damp towel to clean; slice the mushrooms.
2
Chop the chicken into small pieces.
3
Preheat a large skillet or wok to high.
4
Add the oil to the hot pan.
5
Add the chicken to the pan and sear the meat by stir-frying for a minute or two.
6
Add the mushrooms and cook for another minute or two.
7
Season with salt and pepper, then add the garlic and ginger.
8
Cook for a minute more.
9
Grate the orange zest into the pan, add the bell pepper bits, water chestnuts, and scallions.
10
Cook for another minute, continuing to stir-fry the mixture.
11
Add the hoisin sauce and toss to coat the mixture evenly.
12
Transfer the hot chopped barbecued chicken to a serving platter and pile the quartered wedges of crisp iceberg lettuce alongside.
13
Add the wedged oranges to the platter to garnish.
14
To eat, pile spoonfuls into the lettuce leaves and squeeze an orange wedge over.
15
Fold up the wrap and eat.

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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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (4 handfuls) fresh shiitake mushrooms, 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds thin-cut chicken breast or chicken tenders, 2 tablespoons light-colored oil, such as vegetable or peanut oil (2 turns of the pan), Coarse salt and coarse black 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

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Variations & substitutions

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