Ching-He Huang's hoisin chicken lettuce cups recipe

Name: Ching-He Huang's hoisin chicken lettuce cups recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 286 g (10.1oz) chicken breast, de-skinned; 800 ml (28.2fl oz) water; 2 garlic cloves, crushed, peeled and finely chopped; 2.5 cm piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated; 1 medium orange, juice only; 120 g (4.2oz) hoisin stir fry sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 150 g (5.3oz) sugar-snap peas, sliced 1cm at an angle; 250 g (8.8oz) washed and drained gem lettuce, leaves separated; 1 sprinkling toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1
Bring 800ml water to the boil in a medium-sized pan.
2
Add the chicken breasts and poach for 8-10 minutes.
3
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dressing with the garlic, ginger, and orange juice.
4
Mix in the hoisin stir fry sauce and dark soy sauce in a bowl and set aside.
5
Prepare the sugar-snap peas and gem lettuce and chill in the fridge for 5 minutes.
6
Remove the chicken from the water, drain well and place on a chopping board.
7
With a knife and fork, shred the chicken into bite-size pieces and then let it rest and cool for 5 minutes.
8
In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the sugar-snap peas and orange hoi sin dressing.
9
Place the gem lettuce pieces on a serving plate and spoon the dressed chicken and sugar snap on to each piece.
10
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 286 g (10.1oz) chicken breast, de-skinned, 800 ml (28.2fl oz) water, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, peeled and finely chopped, 2.5 cm piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated, and more.

Yes, Ching-He Huang's hoisin chicken lettuce cups recipe 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!