Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps
(from kylerhea’s recipe box)
Instead of the hoisin sauce, I typically use Teriyaki Sauce 1 for a ligher flavor.
Source: Rachael Ray (from RecipeThing user AmericnJewl)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh shiitake or oyster mushrooms
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds thin-cut chicken breast or chicken tenders
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated or finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small (use the whole pepper if desired)
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 head of Boston, Bibb, Iceberg, Romaine or butter lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and dried
Directions
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Remove the tough stems from the mushrooms and brush with a damp cloth to clean; slice the mushrooms. Chop the chicken into small pieces.
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Preheat a large skillet on high heat.
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Add the oil to the hot pan. Add the chicken to the pan and sear for a minute or two. Add the mushrooms and cook for another minute or two.
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Season with salt and pepper, then add garlic and ginger. Cook for a minute more.
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Add bell pepper and scallions. Cook for another minute, stirring continuously.
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Add hoisin sauce and stir to coat evenly.
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Transfer to a serving platter and serve with lettuce leaves.
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To eat, pile spoonfuls of chicken mixture into lettuce leaves.