Spicy Szechuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Spicy Szechuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup shredded daikon radish; 2 carrots, shredded; 1/4 cup bean sprouts; 3 stalks (1/2 cup) scallions; 1/4 cup Szechuan sauce; 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, for frying; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 head Bibb lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup shredded daikon radish
2 carrots, shredded
1/4 cup bean sprouts
3 stalks (1/2 cup) scallions
1/4 cup Szechuan sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, for frying
2 tablespoons butter
1 lemon, juiced
1 head Bibb lettuce leaves

1
Split boneless chicken in half.
2
If too thick, pound out to make thinner.
3
In a medium bowl, mix together radish, carrots, bean sprouts, and scallions.
4
Add Szechuan sauce.
5
In a small bowl, mix together five-spice, cayenne, salt and pepper.
6
Season chicken breasts lightly with rub.
7
Cut the chicken into strips.
8
In a large skillet over high heat, add the grapeseed oil.
9
Once hot, sear the chicken breasts for 4 minutes on each side.
10
Add butter and lemon to pan and baste the chicken for another minute.
11
Remove chicken to a platter to let cool.
12
Once cooled, dice or shred the chicken.
13
Place a spoonful of the vegetable mixture and the shredded chicken onto each leaf of lettuce.
14
Roll and serve.

236

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup shredded daikon radish, 2 carrots, shredded, 1/4 cup bean sprouts, and more.

Yes, Spicy Szechuan 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.

Spicy Szechuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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