Best 7 Minced Chicken With Vegetables In Lettuce Cups Recipes

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Are you searching for a healthy and delicious way to enjoy a flavorful meal? Look no further than minced chicken with vegetables in lettuce cups. This vibrant dish is not only a culinary delight but also a nutritious option that packs a punch of flavor. With its tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and refreshing lettuce wraps, it's a perfect choice for a quick and easy meal or a satisfying appetizer. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for this delectable dish, showcasing various cooking techniques, ingredient combinations, and enticing sauces that will tantalize your taste buds.

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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.

CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS



Chicken Lettuce Cups image

Adults and kids alike enjoy the make-it-yourself aspect of these festive appetizers. The mint and cilantro add so much flavor, and the lettuce cup provides a refreshing crunch. For accompanying recipes, entertaining tips and a video, visit tasteofhome.com/katielee. -Katie Lee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield serves 6 to 8.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 packet stir-fry seasoning powder
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound ground chicken breast
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup diced water chestnuts
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 head of romaine lettuce (inner leaves only), or 2 heads of butter lettuce and /or radicchio
For garnish: Mint, cilantro, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine stir-fry seasoning, water, soy sauce, lime, juice and sugar. Set aside., Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken meat and use a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Cook until browned, about 10, minutes. Add red bell pepper, water chestnuts, scallions and red, pepper flakes and cook 5 minutes. Stir in reserved stir-fry seasoning mixture. Cook until liquid evaporates, about 2 to 3 minutes., Serve in lettuce cups garnished with mint, cilantro, bean sprouts and chopped peanuts.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

MINCED CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head of butter lettuce
4 organic chicken breasts
1/2-cup unsalted peanuts
1 bunch fresh chives
1 mango (ripe, diced or cubed)
2 jalapenos (chopped and seeded)
1/4-cup fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Separate and remove leaves from lettuce stalk. Wash under cold water and place on paper towels to dry.
  • Place your four chicken breasts in a pre-heated 400-degree oven for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken and let cool. Remove skin and bones from the chicken and cut into small cubes.
  • Roast peanuts until golden brown. Set aside and cool. Crush the peanuts in the plastic bag with a meat tenderizer and dice the mango.
  • In a bowl combine diced mango, jalapeno, peanuts and limejuice. Add chicken. With a tablespoon fill the lettuce cups with the chicken mixture, fold over and gently tie with a long piece of fresh chives and serve.

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.

CHICKEN SATAY LETTUCE CUPS



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This recipe is sponsored by Kohl's®️. The secret to easy summer entertaining is a make-ahead meal that each person can customize to their own tastes. Inspired by Malaysian-style satay, these lettuce cups are perfect for a crowd. They start with chicken skewers coated in a fragrant paste of lemongrass, turmeric, brown sugar and cayenne. While they marinate, you can prepare the tangy peanut sauce and crispy garlic and sugared peanut toppers. When your guests arrive, simply heat up your grill pan and sear the chicken to serve with plenty of fresh lettuce leaves and sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and onions.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cloves garlic
2 stalks lemongrass, tender white parts only, finely diced
1/2 white onion, coarsely chopped
Kosher salt
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons tamarind paste
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
Pinch cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
10 cloves garlic
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
Kosher salt
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
2 English cucumbers, sliced
2 heads Bibb or Boston lettuce, leaves separated (about 48 leaves)
1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
4 cups cooked white or sticky rice

Steps:

  • For the chicken and marinade: Combine the brown sugar, oil, turmeric, cayenne, coriander, cumin, garlic, lemongrass, onion and 1 tablespoon salt in a food processor and process to a smooth paste. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade for the peanut sauce. Add the remaining marinade to a large bowl with the chicken and toss to combine. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
  • For the peanut sauce: Process the peanuts in a food processor until finely ground but not a paste. Transfer the peanuts to a medium saucepan and add the coconut milk, tamarind paste, vinegar, brown sugar, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup water and the reserved 2 tablespoons marinade. Bring to a boil over high heat. Immediately reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • For the toppings and serving: Place a fine-mesh sieve over a heatproof bowl near the stove. Process the garlic in a food processor until finally chopped but not a paste. Add the garlic to a medium skillet with the oil and set over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is light golden brown (be careful not to let it get too dark or it can become bitter), 4 to 5 minutes. Immediately pour the oil and garlic into the sieve and let drain, reserving the garlic oil. Spread the garlic on a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
  • Return 2 tablespoons of the garlic oil to the skillet (reserve the rest for another use) and add the peanuts. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the peanuts are heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with the brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Let cool completely.
  • Heat a 2-burner cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat until evenly hot, about 10 minutes.
  • Divide the chicken among twelve 10-inch bamboo skewers, packing the pieces close together. Grill, turning frequently with tongs, until the chicken is caramelized all over and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken skewers with a platter of the tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce leaves and onions and bowls of rice. Serve the peanut sauce, crispy garlic and sugared peanuts in separate bowls for topping.

MINCED GARLIC CHICKEN SERVED IN LETTUCE LEAVES



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Recipe comes from Wolfgang Puck's Chinois Restaurant. My WP recipe book says it is a favorite among customers.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground white chicken breast
3 green onions, trimmed and minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt (I omit because the soy sauce has plenty of salt)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil (I use much less or you can use a non-stick pan and cooking spray)
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped fresh
1 head iceberg lettuce (I prefer Butter lettuce)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken and minced green onions. Add the kosher salt and pepper, and mix together well. Form into a large patty. Mix together the rice wine vinegar, wine, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce in a bowl or measuring cup and set aside.
  • Heat a wok over high heat, or an electric wok to 400 degrees. Add the oil and when smoking, carefully set the ground chicken patty in the wok. Brown on one side, then carefully break up and add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Continue to stir until the chicken is thoroughly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the rice wine vinegar mixture and cook, stiring, until the liquid has just about evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Stir in the cilantro or if desired, mint.
  • Cut away the base of the lettuce and remove the outer leaves. Use the smaller inner leaves for cups. Place 2 or 3 cups on each plate, or line a platter, top with salad and serve.

BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, black peppercorn, medium white onion, medium white onion, garlic, bay leaves, water, oil, celery, celery, hot sauce, chicken broth, romaine lettuce, carrot, blue cheese dressing

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons black peppercorn
½ medium white onion, halved
½ medium white onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, divided, 4 whole and 1 minced
2 bay leaves
6 cups water
1 tablespoon oil
1 stalk celery, diced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
⅔ cup hot sauce
½ cup chicken broth
4 large leaves romaine lettuce
1 carrot, shredded
½ cup blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts, 2 teaspoons of salt, peppercorns, onion quarters, garlic cloves, bay leaves, and water in a large pot.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Once the water is simmering, cook for 10 minutes, until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C) when pierced with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve at least ½ cup (120 ml) of the cooking liquid to use as chicken broth . Using 2 forks, pull the chicken apart until shredded.
  • In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add the diced onion, diced celery, and a pinch of salt. Sauté until the vegetables have softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the hot sauce and chicken broth. Stir until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the shredded chicken and mix until everything is well incorporated.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let the chicken cool for 5 minutes before spooning into the lettuce leaves.
  • Top with shredded carrots, sliced celery, and bleu cheese dressing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help the cooking process go smoothly.
  • Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your lettuce cups the best flavor and texture. If you can, try to buy them from a local farmer's market or organic grocery store.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken is a lean protein, so it's important not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and dry. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: The more variety of vegetables you use, the more flavorful your lettuce cups will be. Some good options include carrots, celery, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
  • Add Some Sauce: A simple sauce can help to bring all of the flavors of the lettuce cups together. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own. A simple soy sauce and vinegar dressing is a good option.
  • Serve Immediately: Lettuce cups are best served immediately after they are made. This will help to prevent the lettuce from wilting.

Conclusion:

Minced chicken with vegetables in lettuce cups is a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give this recipe a try!

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