Best 8 Cubed Chicken In Lettuce Leaves Yang Chow Chicken Soong Recipes

ASIAN CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS

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 WRAPS

Steps:

• Cook and stir ground chicken in a large skillet until the meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Stir red bell pepper into chicken; cook and stir until pepper is slightly softened, about 5 more minutes.
• Whisk 1/2 cup soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, 5 dashes hot pepper sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl; pour over chicken mixture. Cook and stir chicken mixture with sauce over low heat until flavors have blended, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Mash peanut butter with hot water in a small bowl until smooth; stir 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 5 dashes hot pepper sauce into the mixture. Set dipping sauce aside.
• Form lettuce leaves into cup shapes and fill with chicken mixture. Top lettuce wraps with shredded carrots, sprinkle with green onion and cilantro, and a spoonful of peanut dipping sauce.

CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes; drain. Add the mushrooms, water chestnuts and ginger; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink. Drain and set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and remaining oil. Stir in the carrots, onions and chicken mixture. , Spoon onto lettuce leaves; sprinkle with almonds. If desired, fold sides of lettuce over filling and roll up.

CUBED CHICKEN IN LETTUCE LEAVES ( YANG CHOW CHICKEN SOONG)

Steps:

• Combine chicken,egg white,1 tablespoon cornstarch and salt in medium bowl and stir to blend well.
• Cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Combine chilies, water chestnuts,celery,carrot and ginger in another bowl.
• Combine green onion and garlic in separate bowl.
• Mix wine, soy sauce, chili paste and sugar in another bowl.
• Blend remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and water in small bowl, mixing until smooth.
• Pour peanut oil into wok;place over high heat.
• When oil begins to smoke, add chicken in batches and cook, stirring constantly to separate cubes, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Remove chicken with slotted spoon, drain well on paper towels and set aside.
• Pour off all but 2 tablespoons peanut oil from wok and return to high heat.
• Add water chestnut mixture and cook, stirring constantly about 30 seconds.
• Add green onions and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, 10 seconds.
• Return chicken to wok and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds.
• Add wine mixture and sesame oil; restir dissolved cornstarch.
• Add to wok and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds.
• Transfer to heated platter.
• Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and fold over to enclose; serve hot.

CHICKEN IN LETTUCE LEAVES

Steps:

• In a bowl combine chicken, egg white, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and salt together. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• In another bowl combine next 5 ingredients (chilies - ginger).
• In a small bowl or cup combine green onions and garlic.
• In a fourth bowl or cup combine sherry, soy sauce, chili paste and sugar.
• Blend remaining cornstarch (1 tablespoon) and water in a small cup.
• Over high heat, heat oil in a wok or large skillet. When oil starts to smoke add chicken in batches and cook, stirring for 1 1/2 - 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
• Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the oil and return wok to high heat. Add water chestnut mixture to wok and cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds. Stir in green onion mixture and cook stirring for 10 seconds.
• Return chicken to wok and cook stirring constantly 30 seconds.
• Add sherry mixture and sesame oil.
• Restir dissolved cornstarch before adding to wok. Cooking stirring constantly, 30 seconds.
• Transfer mixture to a heated bowl.
• Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves, and fold over to enclose mixture.
• Serve hot.

ASIAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

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.

CURRIED CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, lime juice, and salt; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Add apple, cranberries, almonds, and green onions to the chicken.
• Mix mayonnaise and curry powder together in a large bowl. Add to chicken mixture and stir to coat. Transfer to the refrigerator until flavors have blended together, at least 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor.
• Spoon chilled chicken salad into individual lettuce leaves. Wrap and eat with your fingers.

HOISIN CHICKEN IN LETTUCE LEAVES

Steps:

• Heat a wok or a 12-inch heavy skillet (not nonstick) over moderately high heat until just smoking, then add oil. Add ginger, salt, and 2 tablespoons scallions and stir-fry until ginger is fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and pine nuts and stir-fry until heated through, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons scallions.
• Have guests serve themselves by spooning chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and wrapping leaves around filling to enclose.