Spicy-Crunchy Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Spicy-Crunchy Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons Southeast Asian fish sauce; 2 teaspoons Asian-style chile paste, like sambal oelek; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, like corn, peanut, or soy; 1 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound ground chicken; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 4 scallions (white and green), thinly sliced; 1 medium carrot, grated; 1/2 cup canned, drained water chestnuts, chopped; 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro); 8 to 10 Bibb lettuce leaves; Lime wedges

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Southeast Asian fish sauce
2 teaspoons Asian-style chile paste, like sambal oelek
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, like corn, peanut, or soy
1 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 scallions (white and green), thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, grated
1/2 cup canned, drained water chestnuts, chopped
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)
8 to 10 Bibb lettuce leaves
Lime wedges

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, and chile paste.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
5
Add the chicken and salt, and stir-fry the meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes.
6
Stir in the scallions, carrot, and water chestnuts.
7
Transfer the chicken mixture to a bowl and cool.
8
Stir in the lime juice mixture, mint, and coriander.
9
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
10
Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and fill each with some of the chicken salad.
11
Serve with lime wedges.

369

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons Southeast Asian fish sauce, 2 teaspoons Asian-style chile paste, like sambal oelek, and more.

Yes, Spicy-Crunchy Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy-Crunchy Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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