Chicken lettuce wrap recipe

[IMGONNABE40!]

We have had these while dining out at a few places--usually prepared with an oriental theme. Since we have (re!) started South Beach and these are SB friendly, I would like to be able to prepare them at home. Anyone have a recipe? I was thinking of starting with diced cooked chicken...

Thanks!

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

I tried to make my own by grilling chicken breasts and cutting them in to strips. I added crumbled bacon and lettuce, dressed a flat tortilla with Mircale Whip. I say tried, because they didn't wrap like the pic on the package, but it was okay. I'm sure you could add seasoning to the mayo or chicken for more of an Oriental flair, or that of any other cuisine.

 

[mommytotwo]

You could add in hoisin or plum sauce and also slivers of green onion.

 

[chimera]

Chili's Lettuce Wraps #15870
by Lali | http://www.recipezaar.com


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Post a photo of this recipe.This is from Todd Wilbur and Top Secret Recipes — Dec 16, 2001
1 tablespoon oil
4 chicken breasts
3 green onions
1/4 cup minced water chestnuts
1/4 cup sliced almonds
4-6 lettuce leaves
Stir Fry Sauce
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chili oil
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
Sesame Ginger Dipping Sauce
1/4 cup water
3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 dash red pepper flakes
1 dash parsley
Peanut Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chili oil
1/2 teaspoon oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar

2-3 servings 4-6 wraps | 25 minutes 10 mins prep

1. Stirfry sauce: combine water and cornstarch and stir until cornstarch is dissolved.
2. Add this to the other stir fry sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
3. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer till thick.
4. Sesame ginger dipping sauce: combine water and cornstarch in and mix until cornstarch is dissolved.
5. Combine this solution with the other dipping sauce ingredients in small pan over medium heat.
6. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
7. Peanut dipping sauce: combine ingredients in a pan over medium low heat.
8. Heat while whisking until sauce becomes smooth.
9. Remove from heat when done.
10. Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
11. Cook chicken breasts until done, turning every couple of minutes Remove to a cutting board and slice it into strips with a sharp knife.
12. Keep the pan hot.
13. Put chicken back in the same pan over medium/high heat, and add water chestnuts.
14. Heat for 1 minute.
15. Add 5 Tbsp of stir fry sauce to the chicken and heat for 2 minutes, stirring often.
16. The sauce should be bubbly.
17. Add the sliced green onions and stir.
18. The chicken is done.
19. Spoon on to lettuce"cups".
20. Serve with the dipping sauces on the side.

 

[Pugsley]

Yum, thanks for the recipe. I love these things too but they're not really South Beach friendly since they have sugar in them. Maybe you could try a sugar substitute. I can't have cornstarch on my diet either though; don't know about SB.

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

I will have to modify sugar and cornstarch--but very workable. Thank you!

 

[piratesmate]

My sister made these last year for a family get-together. I know she told me she'd had them at PF Chang's, but I don't see it noted as the source on the recipe she sent.

Asian Lettuce Wraps
Delicious and bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are a great idea
for entertaining or a family style meal. Each person can build their own
fresh, delicious wrap. Just be sure to have plates or napkins available since
the mixture can sometimes drip a little. Prep Time: approx. 20 Minutes.
Cook Time: approx. 15 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 35 Minutes. Makes 4
servings.

16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
1 lb lean ground beef
1 Tbl cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 Tbl soy sauce
¼ tsp hoisin sauce
2 tsp minced pickled ginger
1 Tbl rice wine vinegar
Asian chile pepper sauce (optional)
8 oz water chestnuts, drained & finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 tsp Asian (dark) sesame oil

Directions
1 Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. Set aside.
2 In a medium skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef in 1 tablespoon of oil, stirring often and reducing the heat to medium, if necessary. Drain, and set aside to cool. Cook the onion in the same pan, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, vinegar, and chile pepper sauce to the onions, and stir. Stir in chopped water chestnuts, green onions, and sesame oil, and continue cooking until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
3 Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter, and pile meat mixture in the center. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the meat into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the meat like a burrito, and enjoy!