Savory Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Bring the vibrant flavors of your favorite Asian restaurant to your home with these Savory Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps! This quick and easy dish features tender chicken breast sautéed with fresh vegetables and a delicious hoisin sauce that perfectly complements the crisp lettuce. With hints of garlic, ginger, and zesty orange, these wraps are not only healthy but also packed with flavor. Perfect for a light lunch or an impressive appetizer, this recipe is sure to be a hit for family and friends alike!
4
Servings
150
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Fresh mushrooms
2 cups (chopped)
Chicken breasts
1.5 lbs (cut into small pieces)
Vegetable oil or Peanut oil
2 tablespoons (for cooking)
Salt and pepper
to taste (for seasoning)
Garlic cloves
3 (chopped)
Ginger root
2 teaspoons (grated)
Orange
1 (zest only)
Red bell pepper
1/2 (diced small)
Water chestnuts
6-8 ounces (sliced, drained, and chopped)
Scallions
3 (chopped)
Hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons (for seasoning)
Iceberg lettuce
1/2 large head (core removed and quartered)
Orange wedges
as needed (for garnish)
Instructions
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1. Start by preheating a large skillet or wok over high heat until it's hot.
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2. Add the vegetable or peanut oil to the skillet, swirling it around to coat the base.
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3. Add the cut chicken pieces to the pan and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until seared and nearly cooked through.
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4. Incorporate the chopped mushrooms into the skillet, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until they begin to soften.
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5. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then add the chopped garlic and grated ginger. Stir and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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6. Grate the zest of the orange directly into the skillet, then add the diced red bell pepper, chopped water chestnuts, and chopped scallions. Continue to stir-fry for one more minute.
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7. Pour the hoisin sauce over the mixture, tossing everything together to ensure it’s evenly coated.
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8. Once fully combined and heated through, transfer the hot chicken mixture to a serving platter.
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9. Arrange the quartered lettuce alongside the chicken mixture for easy assembly.
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10. Garnish the platter with orange wedges for a burst of color and additional flavor.
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11. To serve, spoon generous portions of the chicken mixture into a lettuce leaf, wrap it up, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
7.5
Fat
10
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Savory Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps?
They are a quick and easy dish featuring tender chicken breast, fresh vegetables, and hoisin sauce served in crisp iceberg lettuce wraps.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
What is the calorie content per serving?
There are 150 calories per serving.
How much protein is in one serving?
Each serving contains 10 grams of protein.
What is the total fat per serving?
The total fat content per serving is 7.5 grams.
What type of chicken is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1.5 lbs of chicken breasts, cut into small pieces.
Which type of lettuce is best for these wraps?
Iceberg lettuce is recommended, with the core removed and the head quartered.
What oil should be used for stir-frying?
You can use either vegetable oil or peanut oil.
How are the mushrooms prepared?
The recipe requires 2 cups of fresh mushrooms, chopped.
What aromatics provide flavor to the chicken?
The dish is flavored with 3 chopped garlic cloves and 2 teaspoons of grated ginger root.
What sauce is used for seasoning?
The recipe uses 3 tablespoons of hoisin sauce.
How do you prepare the water chestnuts?
Use 6-8 ounces of water chestnuts that have been sliced, drained, and chopped.
What is the role of the orange in this recipe?
The zest of one orange is added to the stir-fry, and orange wedges are used as a garnish.
How should the red bell pepper be cut?
Half of a red bell pepper should be diced small.
When do I add the garlic and ginger?
Add the chopped garlic and grated ginger after the mushrooms have begun to soften, and cook for one minute until fragrant.
What temperature should the skillet be?
The skillet or wok should be preheated over high heat until it is hot.
How long does the chicken need to stir-fry initially?
Stir-fry the chicken for 1-2 minutes until it is seared and nearly cooked through.
What is the total number of ingredients in this recipe?
There are 13 ingredients in this recipe.
Is this recipe considered low-carb?
Yes, it is tagged as a low-carb recipe.
Can this recipe be served as an appetizer?
Yes, it is perfect for a light lunch or an impressive appetizer.
How are the scallions prepared?
Three scallions should be chopped before being added to the stir-fry.
When do you add the hoisin sauce?
The hoisin sauce is poured over the mixture after the vegetables have been stir-fried, just before serving.
How do you assemble the wraps?
Spoon generous portions of the hot chicken mixture into a lettuce leaf and wrap it up.
What seasoning is used for the chicken and mushrooms?
The mixture is seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
How long do the mushrooms need to cook?
The chopped mushrooms should cook for 1-2 minutes until they begin to soften.
What provides the zesty flavor in the wraps?
The zesty flavor comes from the grated orange zest and fresh ginger.
Is this recipe quick to make?
Yes, it is described as a quick and easy recipe suitable for family and friends.
Can I use a wok for this recipe?
Yes, a large skillet or a wok is ideal for this stir-fry dish.
What is the serving suggestion for the lettuce?
Arrange the quartered lettuce alongside the chicken mixture on a serving platter for easy assembly.
Are there any specific garnish recommendations?
Garnish the platter with orange wedges for additional color and flavor.