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The post Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps first appeared on James & Everett.]]> lettuce_wrap_2One of my favorite appetizers would have to be Asian chicken lettuce wraps. Light and full of amazing flavors, these wraps are the perfect treat on a hot day. Served as a lunch dish or a starter to a dinner, these crunchy “lettuce tacos” are simply delicious.

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

One of my favorite appetizers would have to be Asian chicken lettuce wraps. Light and full of amazing flavors, these wraps are the perfect treat on a hot day. Served as a lunch dish or a starter to a dinner, these crunchy “lettuce tacos” are simply delicious.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

Stir fry sauce

  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ Teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • ½ Teaspoon fish sauce

Chicken filling

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 2 large breasts grilled and diced
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
  • 1 cup water chestnuts diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms diced
  • ½ red onion diced
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
  • 2 Tablespoon cilantro rough chopped
  • 2 Tablespoon fresh mint rough chopped
  • 2 Tablespoon basil rough chopped
  • 6 - 8 leaves iceberg lettuce

Asian barbecue sauce

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

Stir fry sauce

  • Place all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well and set aside.

Chicken filling

  • Grill chicken until just done, do not over-cook. Allow to cool and then dice.
  • If you are not going to grill the chicken. Dice the meat into small pieces. Heat the oil in wok or skillet, add chicken and stir fry until done. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside. Add an additional tablespoon of oil to the pan and continue with instructions below.
  • In a small bowl or ramekin, mix together the stir fry sauce and set aside.
  • Prepare all ingredient by chopping and dicing to pea size pieces.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add water chestnuts, onion, garlic, and pepper.
  • Stir fry until onions are slightly tender about 2 – 3 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and stir fry for another minute.
  • Add chicken and herbs, stir to mix well.
  • Add stir fry sauce and mix well to coat.
  • Remove from heat.

Asian barbecue sauce

  • Put all ingredients into a small sauce pan and heat until sauce just begins to boil stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook until sauce has reduced by about half and has thickened to a syrup. Chill before serving.

Serve

Notes

I cooked my chicken on the grill to add another layer of flavor, but you can certainly cook it in a wok or skillet as well. Feel free to add or omit any ingredients you choose. I do find however it works best to dice everything small and the same size. Use roasted eggplant instead of chicken to create a vegetarian version.

 

 

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Smooth and creamy peanut sauce with a hint of lime and heat.

Thai Peanut Sauce
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Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce

Smooth and creamy peanut sauce with a hint of lime and heat.
Course Appetizer, Sauce
Cuisine Thai, Vietnamese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 - 2 Tablespoons brown sugar to taste
  • 2 – 2 ½ Tablespoons fish sauce vegetarian substitute 2 ½ to 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon tamarind paste or 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk.

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor.
  • Process until sauce is smooth.
  • If you prefer a thinner peanut sauce, add a little more coconut milk.
  • Hold in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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