ALMOST-FAMOUS CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 large egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 bundles cellophane noodles
Peanut oil, for frying
4 tablespoons peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced peeled ginger
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
4 scallions; 2 minced, 2 cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and diced
3/4 cup diced water chestnuts
Small lettuce leaves, for serving
Soy sauce, chili paste and/or hot mustard, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken: Whisk the egg white, cornstarch and rice wine in a bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Make the stir-fry sauce: Whisk 1/3 cup water, the oyster, hoisin and soy sauces, the rice wine and sesame oil in a bowl, then whisk in the cornstarch until dissolved.
  • Fry the noodles: Pull the noodles apart into sections. Heat 3/4 inch peanut oil in a medium saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 380 degrees F. Working in batches, press the noodles into the oil with a spatula until they puff, 5 to 10 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
  • Make the stir-fry: Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil to the skillet; when almost smoking, stir in the garlic, ginger, jalapeno and minced scallions, then add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the sugar and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms, water chestnuts and scallion pieces and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add the stir-fry sauce and chicken and cook 1 minute. Make a bed of noodles on a platter and top with the chicken mixture. Serve the noodles and stir-fry with lettuce leaves and soy sauce for dipping. Photograph by Andrew Mccaul

Anna Jones
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I wasn't sure how I would like these lettuce wraps, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Philasande Manqele
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These lettuce wraps are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can customize them with different toppings.


Avijit Mistry
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious.


Farukh Shahzad
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mir Ansar
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I made these lettuce wraps for dinner last night and they were a big hit with my family. Everyone loved the flavor and the ease of eating them.


chikodi helen
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone.


Jekobe Chambers
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These lettuce wraps were a huge hit at my party! The chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making these again.