Asian Lettuce Wraps
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves, then refrigerate until ready to use.
- 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.
- 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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