By Franco Namani
Chicken Lettuce Wrap
8 steps
Prep:10minCook:10min
This is a simple recipe for Chicken Lettuce Wrap, perfect for weeknight dinner, the whole family members will ask for more
Updated at: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:57:41 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
54
Low
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories424.6 kcal (21%)
Total Fat21 g (30%)
Carbs31.1 g (12%)
Sugars13.7 g (15%)
Protein28.8 g (58%)
Sodium1208.2 mg (60%)
Fiber2.5 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Umami Sauce Ingredients
1 tablespoonoyster sauce
2 tablespoonsdark soy sauce
1 tablespoonrice wine vinegar
1 tablespoonwhite sugar
1 teaspoonwhite pepper
Chicken Mix Ingredients
2 tablespoonneutral oil
500gground chicken
100gwater chestnuts
drained and diced
100gshiitake mushrooms
dehydrated and chopped, check the Note
2 teaspoonsminced garlic
dehydrated, soaked in water for 20 minutes, drained
3 tablespoonsgreen onions
chopped finely
1 tablespoonssesame oil
1 headIceberg lettuce
Dipping Sauce Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
To prepare the Umami Sauce; Add oyster sauce to a small ball, the add cooking wine, dark soy sauce, white sugar, white pepper, then whisk until the sugar is totally dissolved, set aside.
Step 2
To prepare dipping sauce; In a small pot add sugar, water, dark soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, mustard and whisk on a medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until all the sugar dissolved, turn off the heat and let sit to cool a bit before using.
Step 3
To prepare the chicken mix, Heat neutral oil in a woke over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook until is done about 4 to 5 minutes, taking care to crumble the chicken while it cooks.
Step 4
About 2 minutes before of the chicken is done, add the chopped chestnuts, chopped mushrooms, and cook until the chicken is done, about 2 minutes, remove it and set aside to cool at room temperature.
Step 5
Drain the excess fat from the woke, with little oil, in a medium high heat, toss the garlic, cook 15 seconds, add onions and chicken mixture, cook for 1 minute or until the chicken heated through.
Step 6
Stir in the umami sauce ingredients and stir until about 30 seconds or until all the sauce totally absorbed, then sprinkle sesame oil around the rim of woke and stir with the chicken, now kill the heat.
Step 7
Serve the chicken wrapped in halved or quartered iceberg lettuce leaves and top with extra green onions, alongside the dipping sauce.
Step 8
Note: * To prepare dried shiitake mushrooms; soak them in hot water and remove the tough stems. Cover the mushrooms in boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap to stop heat escaping. Soak for 20 minutes, then should almost double in size. Drain. Strain the liquid and use in stocks and soups. Discard the stems, (they’re too tough to eat), Slice the mushrooms and add to your recipe.
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