MINCED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES IN LETTUCE CUPS

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Categories     Food Processor     Chicken     Appetizer     Marinate     Low Cal     Summer     Chill     Lettuce     Boil     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free

Yield Serves 2 to 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 large Boston lettuce leaves, washed and spun dry
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/2 skinless boneless chicken breast, chilled (about 6 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons dry white wine
1/3 cup canned water chestnuts (about 2 ounces), rinsed, drained and chopped fine
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white, beaten lightly
For sauce
4 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Brush inside of each lettuce leaf with 1/2 tablespoon hoisin sauce and chill.
  • In a food processor pulse chicken until chopped fine. In a small cup stir together cornstarch and wine and in a bowl stir together chicken, cornstarch mixture, water chestnuts, bell pepper, salt and egg white. Marinate chicken mixture 5 minutes.
  • Make sauce:
  • In a small bowl, stir together sauce ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
  • In a large saucepan with 6 cups salted boiling water cook chicken mixture, stirring constantly to break up lumps, until chicken is no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Drain chicken mixture in sieve.
  • In a large non-stick skillet heat vegetable oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook garlic, stirring until softened. Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add sauce and cook, stirring, until mixture is coated, about 2 minutes.
  • Divide chicken mixture among prepared lettuce leaves and sprinkle with pine nuts. Wrap leaves loosely around filling.

Samha Mimi
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This recipe was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I loved the addition of the hoisin sauce, which gave the dish a nice sweet and savory flavor.


meena khati
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a big hit. The lettuce cups were a fun and easy way to serve the chicken and vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Mobin amiri
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce wraps, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken and vegetable filling was flavorful and the lettuce cups were a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Vincent Okechi
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. The lettuce cups were a fun and healthy way to serve the chicken and vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again.


Raquel Leak
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a big hit! The lettuce cups were a fun and easy way to serve the chicken and vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ghulam qamar
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This recipe was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I loved the addition of the hoisin sauce, which gave the dish a nice sweet and savory flavor.


Ali Ikram
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The lettuce cups were a fun and different way to serve the chicken and vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again.


Andy Mac
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This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It was quick and easy to make, and my family loved it. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Kevin Abiero
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little extra hoisin sauce and some chopped peanuts for a bit of extra flavor.


Ghiorghi Stamatey7u
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a big hit. The lettuce cups were a fun and easy way to serve the chicken and vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Romundo Aguero
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce wraps, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken and vegetable filling was flavorful and the lettuce cups were a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Omr
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I made a few substitutions, using ground turkey instead of chicken and adding some chopped carrots to the vegetables. It was a delicious and healthy meal that I will definitely make again.


S R Payel
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I loved the flavors in this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I especially liked the addition of the hoisin sauce, which gave the dish a nice sweet and savory flavor.


Tshegofatso Kubayi
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The lettuce cups were a fun and healthy way to serve the chicken and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.