Best 9 Chinese Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipes

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Chinese Chicken Lettuce Cups are a quick, easy, and healthy meal that's sure to be a hit with family and friends. Lettuce cups are filled with a flavorful mixture of ground chicken, vegetables, and a delicious sauce. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, and it's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying meal that's sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHINESE-CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS



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Chinese cooks don't use a lot of raw vegetables, but instead prefer to stir-fry or braise them. There are a few exceptions, however, and in Hong Kong, cooks fill crisp iceberg lettuce leaves with savory minced meat.

Provided by Nate and Mary Kate Tate

Categories     Mains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup whole or sliced canned water chestnuts (finely chopped)
1 cup canned mushrooms (finely chopped (optional))
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (finely chopped)
8 to 12 inner leaves butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce (chilled)
Handful cilantro leaves (coarsely chopped)
1/4 cup unsalted roasted cashews or peanuts (coarsely chopped)

Steps:

  • Combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, vinegar, salt, and sugar in a small bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger for 10 seconds. Add the onion, water chestnuts, and mushrooms, if using, and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the wok over medium-high heat. Carefully tilt the wok to swirl the oil and coat the surface. Add the chicken and cook until no trace of pink remains, about 1 minute. Return the cooked vegetable mixture to the wok and decrease the heat to medium-low. Give the sauce mixture a quick stir to recombine, then add it to the wok. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is warm and the chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute.
  • Spoon the filling in equal amounts into the lettuce cups. Top each lettuce cup with a sprinkle of cilantro and cashews or peanuts. Serve warm with the instructions that this is a cup and not necessarily a wrap, so simply gather the bundle up with your fingertips or cup it in your palm and take a bite.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 633 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

ASIAN CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
1 tablespoon sambal oelek (Asian chili sauce)
1 tablespoon plum sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
6 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, diced
1/3 cup diced carrot
1/3 cup diced celery
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup diced sugar snap peas
1/3 cup diced red onion
1 teaspoon minced peeled ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup mung bean sprouts, halved
1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushroom caps
2 tablespoons diced scallions
1 tablespoon crushed peanuts
6 wonton wrappers
Kosher salt
Iceberg lettuce leaves, for serving
1/2 teaspoon black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Stir again just before using.
  • Prepare the cups: Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add the carrot, celery, bell pepper, peas and red onion and stir-fry about 3 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, sprouts and shiitakes. Add 1/4 cup of the prepared sauce and cook until thickened, about 30 seconds, scraping up any browned bits. Transfer the stir-fry to a bowl; top with the scallions and peanuts.
  • Wipe out the skillet. Heat the remaining 4 tablespoons canola oil over high heat. Fry the wontons until golden and crisp, about 15 seconds per side. Transfer to paper towels and season with salt.
  • Fill the lettuce leaves with the stir-fry. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Crumble the wontons on top or serve alongside. Serve with the remaining sauce.

CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 27m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tablespoon oil
1 small carrots, diced
1/2 celery rib, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
5 snap peas, diced
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup mung beans, cut in 1/2
2 chicken breast, diced
6 ounces Apricot Sesame Sambal Szechwan Sauce, recipe follows
5 fried wonton skins
6 iceberg lettuce leaves
2 tablespoons diced green onions
2 tablespoons crushed, unsalted peanuts
Black sesame seeds, for garnish
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons minced ginger
3 tablespoons sambal hot sauce
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon minced cilantro
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • In a medium saute pan over high heat, add oil. Add vegetables, and chicken, saute for 45 seconds. Deglaze with sambal sauce for 30 seconds.
  • Add wonton to lettuce cup, pour chicken and veg mix into cup, top with green onions and peanuts. Garnish lettuce cups with black sesame seeds.
  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Shake before serving.

CHINESE CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS



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These make a delicious entree to an Asian meal. If you like you can used minced pork instead of chicken.

Provided by Terese

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

100 g rice noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
500 g lean ground chicken
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/3 cup mild sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup coriander leaves, roughly chopped
4 lettuce cups

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over the rice noodles.
  • Allow to sit for 5 minutes then drain.
  • Cut into smaller lengths.
  • Heat a wok or non stick pan over a high heat with the oil.
  • Add the chicken mince and stir fry for 4 minutes or until cooked through breaking up with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and fry for a further 2 minutes.
  • Toss in the noodles and stir until heated through.
  • In a small bowl combine the sweet chilli sauce, fish sauce and soy sauce and stir through the mince.
  • Remove from the heat and stir through the coriander.
  • Serve in the lettuce cups.

ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS



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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. 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!

Provided by Rachel Castro

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
1 dash Asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil

Steps:

  • Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. Cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 579.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

ASIAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Yummy ground chicken lettuce wraps with Asian flavors.

Provided by Ashley Graeff

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls     Lettuce Wraps Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and diced
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha
¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 pound ground chicken
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 leaves Bibb lettuce, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Set 2 to 3 tablespoons green onions aside for garnish. Combine remaining green onions, water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Sriracha, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground chicken, garlic, and sesame oil. Cook and stir until chicken is crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add hoisin mixture to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Fill lettuce leaves with chicken mixture and top with reserved green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 66.3 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 951.5 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

CHINESE CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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This recipe tastes exactly like a dish from my favorite Japanese/Chinese restaurant. I got it from Rachael Ray's page on the food network website. It is so quick and easy to make.

Provided by Allybee Z

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
salt and pepper
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
1 orange, zest of
1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
1 (6 -8 ounce) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, Chinese barbecue sauce, available on Asian foods aisle of market
1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, core removed, head quartered
wedges orange (platter garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat a large skillet or wok to high.
  • Add oil to hot pan. Add chicken to the pan and sear meat by stir frying a minute or 2.
  • Add mushrooms and cook another minute or two.
  • Add salt and pepper to season, then garlic and ginger. Cook a minute more.
  • Grate zest into pan, add bell pepper bits, chopped water chestnuts and scallions. Cook another minute, continuing to stir fry mixture.
  • Add hoisin Chinese barbecue sauce and toss to coat the mixture evenly.
  • Transfer the hot chopped barbecued chicken to serving platter and pile the quartered wedges of crisp iceberg lettuce along side.
  • Add wedged oranges to platter to garnish.
  • To eat, pile spoonfuls into lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.6, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 109.3, Sodium 318.6, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.5, Protein 38.7

CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS



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Chinese cooks don't use a lot of raw vegetables, but instead prefer to stir-fry or braise them. There are a few exceptions, however, and in Hong Kong cooks fill crisp iceberg lettuce leaves with savory minced pigeon meat. Since we have no intention of domesticating the pigeons outside my New York City apartment window (pigeon meat is hard to find in the United States), we've substituted chicken in this recipe, which tastes equally as delicious. Chuck all the filling ingredients in a food processor if you're in a hurry, but larger chunks of mushrooms and water chestnuts add texture. Don't forget the fresh cilantro leaves heaped on top.

Provided by Mary Kate Tate

Categories     Chicken     Appetizer     Lunch     Lunar New Year     Healthy     Lettuce     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons clear rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/3 cup minced red onion
1 cup chopped canned button mushrooms
1/2 cup water chestnuts, minced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, minced
8 to 10 inner leaves iceberg lettuce, edges trimmed and chilled
Handful of fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup unsalted roasted cashews, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and sugar in a small bowl and mix together until the sugar dissolves.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger for 10 seconds. Add the onion, mushrooms, and water chestnuts and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Remove the contents of the wok.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the wok. Swish the oil around, add the chicken, and brown for 1 minute, or until no longer pink. Add the cooked vegetable mixture back to the wok, decrease the heat, and stir in the sauce mixture. Stir for 1 minute, or until the sauce is heated and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Spoon the filling in equal amounts into the lettuce cups. Top each lettuce cup with cilantro and sprinkle with chopped cashews. Serve warm.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD LETTUCE CUPS



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"I serve this salad in lettuce leaves or in pita pockets to friends who enjoy something a bit out of the ordinary. This is fast, easy, a bit exotic and, best of all, delicious." If you like peanut butter, this is the chicken salad for you! Mary Bergfeld - Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 to 3 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
4 cups chopped cucumbers
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup grated carrot
8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumbers, pepper, onions and carrot. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right lettuce. Use a variety of lettuce that is sturdy enough to hold the filling, such as butter lettuce, bibb lettuce, or romaine lettuce.
  • Prep the lettuce cups. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Remove the tough center stems, if desired.
  • Cook the chicken. You can use any method you like to cook the chicken, such as stir-frying, pan-frying, or baking. Be sure to season the chicken well with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Make the sauce. The sauce for the chicken lettuce cups is typically made with a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger. You can also add other ingredients, such as honey, garlic, or chili peppers.
  • Assemble the lettuce cups. Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture into each lettuce cup. Top with any desired toppings, such as shredded carrots, green onions, or chopped peanuts.
  • Serve immediately. Chicken lettuce cups are best served immediately, while the lettuce is still crisp.

Conclusion:

Chicken lettuce cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a quick weeknight meal. With a variety of flavors and textures, chicken lettuce cups are sure to please everyone at the table.

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