Chinese-Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Chinese-Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 fresh shiitake mushrooms, washed & stems removed, tops halved then sliced thin to make 2 cups of sliced shiitakes; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger root, finely grated on a microplane grater; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small; 2 scallions, diced; 1 orange, zest and cut into wedges for garnish; 1.5 pounds chicken breast (4 chicken breast halves) or chicken tenders, cut into very small pieces, about 1/2-cm. cubes or smaller; 2 tablespoons canola oil; fine sea salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 teaspoons sambal oelek or other hot pepper sauce; 1/4 cup crushed unsalted peanuts; 6 chives, chopped small; 2 bunches romaine lettuce leaves, thoroughly washed and stems removed (about 20 leaves of varying sizes)

Servings: persons

10 fresh shiitake mushrooms, washed & stems removed, tops halved then sliced thin to make 2 cups of sliced shiitakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger root, finely grated on a microplane grater
1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
2 scallions, diced
1 orange, zest and cut into wedges for garnish
1.5 pounds chicken breast (4 chicken breast halves) or chicken tenders, cut into very small pieces, about 1/2-cm. cubes or smaller
2 tablespoons canola oil
fine sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons sambal oelek or other hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup crushed unsalted peanuts
6 chives, chopped small
2 bunches romaine lettuce leaves, thoroughly washed and stems removed (about 20 leaves of varying sizes)

1
Prep the fresh ingredients and set aside in separate prep bowls as you go: Wash mushrooms, remove their stems, halve and slice the tops. Mince the garlic, grate the ginger, dice the 1/2 bell pepper, shred the carrot, dice the scallions and zest the orange (then slice and set aside wedges for garnish). Crush the unsalted peanuts in a mortar & pestle or use a knife to chop and crush; wash & chop the chives.
2
Cut the chicken into the smallest pieces you can (no larger than 1/2-cm. cubes) and sprinkle lightly with salt & pepper (note: if you are using salted peanuts, go easy on the salt here or omit). Heat oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken until it is no longer translucent, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
When chicken is no longer translucent (but not fully cooked through yet), add the mushroom slices, garlic, ginger, bell pepper, carrot and scallions and let cook through, about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally (cover to hasten the cooking time).
4
dd the orange zest, hoisin sauce, and sambal oelek and stir; taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Turn the heat off and add the peanuts and chives, mix once more and give it a final taste. Adjust seasonings as necessary, then transfer filling to a large serving bowl.
5
To serve, scoop a few spoonfuls of the filling into the romaine leaves, or let guests assemble their own. Set out orange wedges and extra chives for garnish if desired; I found a little spritz of orange over the top brings out the vibrant flavors. You might also like to serve it with steamed white sticky rice; my little one enjoyed filling her wraps mostly with rice and a little filling. Enjoy!

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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: 10 fresh shiitake mushrooms, washed & stems removed, tops halved then sliced thin to make 2 cups of sliced shiitakes, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 inch ginger root, finely grated on a microplane grater, 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small, and more.

Yes, Chinese-Style 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.

Chinese-Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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