Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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4 Servings
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An easy, elegant appetizer or light main course. Savory, soy-flavored chicken is spooned into individually wrapped lettuce shells.

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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps Ingredients

12 oz ground chicken 1 tablespoon green onions finely sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 cup mushrooms cleaned and finely chopped
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 onion chopped finely 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 tablespoon white sugar
1 clove garlic minced 2 tablespoons water
1/2 red pepper diced finely 2 tablespoons finely diced cucumber
1/2 yellow pepper diced finely 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste
1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped 1 head butter lettuce washed dried and chilled

Instructions for Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Bring a large wok up to medium high heat. Add vegetable oil, and saute onions and garlic for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add mushrooms, ground chicken, diced pepper, ginger. Stir fry on high heat for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is completely browned. Drain liquid, then add the remaining ingredients and stir. Bring down to a simmer and/or cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, prepare the sweet/sour sauce to accompany the lettuce wraps. In a small saute pan, add sugar and water, and stir to dissolve. When the sugar is completely dissolved (2-3 minutes), add vinegar, cucumbers and red pepper flakes.



Main Ingredient: ChickenCuisine: Chinese

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This is good. The kids really liked it. I didn't like the sauce though.

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on May 1 2008 7:15PM
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