Minced Chicken with Vegetables in Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Minced Chicken with Vegetables in Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large Boston lettuce leaves, washed and spun dry; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1/2 skinless boneless chicken breast, chilled (about 6 ounces); 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons dry white wine; 1/3 cup canned water chestnuts (about 2 ounces), rinsed, drained and chopped fine; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg white, beaten lightly; 4 teaspoons oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

4 large Boston lettuce leaves, washed and spun dry
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/2 skinless boneless chicken breast, chilled (about 6 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons dry white wine
1/3 cup canned water chestnuts (about 2 ounces), rinsed, drained and chopped fine
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white, beaten lightly
4 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

1
Brush inside of each lettuce leaf with 1/2 tablespoon hoisin sauce and chill.
2
In a food processor pulse chicken until chopped fine.
3
In a small cup stir together cornstarch and wine and in a bowl stir together chicken, cornstarch mixture, water chestnuts, bell pepper, salt and egg white.
4
Marinate chicken mixture 5 minutes.
5
In a small bowl, stir together sauce ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
6
In a large saucepan with 6 cups salted boiling water cook chicken mixture, stirring constantly to break up lumps, until chicken is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
7
Drain chicken mixture in sieve.
8
In a large non-stick skillet heat vegetable oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook garlic, stirring until softened.
9
Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes.
10
Add sauce and cook, stirring, until mixture is coated, about 2 minutes.
11
Divide chicken mixture among prepared lettuce leaves and sprinkle with pine nuts.
12
Wrap leaves loosely around filling.

235

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large Boston lettuce leaves, washed and spun dry, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1/2 skinless boneless chicken breast, chilled (about 6 ounces), 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Minced Chicken with Vegetables in 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.

Minced Chicken with Vegetables in Lettuce Cups

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