Stir-Fried Chicken in Lettuce Leaves Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Chicken in Lettuce Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 3 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons very finely chopped fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry; 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese black bean sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water; 1 head of green-leaf lettuce, leaves separated; 1 large carrot, coarsely shredded on a box grater; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup shredded mint

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons very finely chopped fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese black bean sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1 head of green-leaf lettuce, leaves separated
1 large carrot, coarsely shredded on a box grater
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shredded mint

1
In a medium bowl, toss the diced chicken thighs with the garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper and 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with salt and pepper.
2
Let the chicken stand for 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a small cup, combine the soy sauce with the dry sherry, black bean sauce and sugar.
4
Stir in the dissolved cornstarch.
5
Heat a large skillet or wok until very hot to the touch.
6
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and heat until smoking, swirling the skillet to coat with the hot oil.
7
Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry over high heat until browned all over, about 10 minutes.
8
Stir the sauce and add it to the chicken, stirring to coat; cook just until the sauce is thickened and glossy, about 1 minute.
9
Arrange the lettuce leaves, shredded carrot, sliced scallions and shredded mint in separate serving bowls and serve with the chicken.

470

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 3 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped, 1 1/2 tablespoons very finely chopped fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Chicken in Lettuce Leaves 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.

Stir-Fried Chicken in Lettuce Leaves

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