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Asian Lettuce Wraps

URL: https://alexandracooks.com/2009/07/29/asian-lettuce-wraps-for-almost-meatless-potluck/

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried chile flakes
  • 1 scallion sliced (green and white parts)
  • 8 to 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 thighs, or 2 thighs and 2 legs), cut into small cubes or strips

Slaw

  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • ¼ teaspoon dark (Asian) sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 thick carrot (about 4 ounces) cut into 1/8-inch strips
  • 1 cucumber cut into 1/8-inch strips
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick diagonally
  • 2 to 3 scallions sliced on the diagonal (white and green parts)
  • 16 leaves lettuce (romaine, Boston, Bibb, or green or red leaf)
  • 2 tablespoons roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the marinade by combining fish sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, chile flakes, and scallion in a bowl. Add chicken, stir to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the slaw by whisking together vinegar, orange juice, sesame oil, salt, and ginger in a large bowl. Toss with carrot, cucumber, celery, and scallions, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  3. Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves, then refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat with some oil for 5 to 7 minutes, until firm and browned. Stir in peanuts.
  5. Serve by wrapping slaw and chicken in lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
250
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
20g
Total protein
20g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
60mg

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