SPICY-CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS

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The following recipe is from Scripps Networks' "Great Taste" event of May 4, 2002.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Southeast Asian fish sauce
2 teaspoons Asian-style chile paste, like sambal oelek
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, like corn, peanut, or soy
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 scallions (white and green), thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, grated
1/2 cup canned, drained water chestnuts, chopped
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)
8 to 10 Bibb lettuce leaves
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, and chile paste. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken and salt, and stir-fry the meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes. Stir in the scallions, carrot, and water chestnuts. Transfer the chicken mixture to a bowl and cool. Stir in the lime juice mixture, mint, and coriander. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and fill each with some of the chicken salad. Serve with lime wedges.

Wynter Miller
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This is a great recipe! It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Marc Elsayed
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The chicken salad was good, but I thought the dressing was a bit too tangy. I would use less lemon juice next time.


as Baghdadi
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the lettuce cups make it easy to eat.


International Jackques
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Not a fan of the celery in the chicken salad. I think I'll leave it out next time.


Shahbaz Jan
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This chicken salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for a healthy and filling lunch.


Fox 8
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I thought the chicken salad was a bit too salty. I would use less salt next time.


Nadir Ashna
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I love the combination of the spicy chicken and the crunchy lettuce cups.


Sathu Shan
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The chicken was a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Md Suhag
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken salad turned out great! I served it on croissants instead of lettuce cups and it was a big hit at my party.


SAC
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So yummy! I will definitely be making this again.


Xolisile Ayanda
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the salad was still tasty. I would try it again with a different cooking method for the chicken.


Burbank Hines
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the spicy crunch and the lettuce cups were a fun way to serve it.


Jakaria Rahman Nuhash
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Not a fan of the dressing. It was too sweet for my taste.


Malok Moustfaa
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The chicken salad was good, but the lettuce cups were a bit soggy. I think I'll try it with a different type of lettuce next time.


Jana Hisham
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This is now one of my go-to meals! It is easy to make, healthy and delicious. I like to add a bit of extra spice to mine.


Kaidence McLaughlin
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I've tried many chicken salad recipes in lettuce cups but this one was exceptional! It had the right amount of spice and crunch, and the lettuce cups were a great addition. My family loved it too.


Sinokhanyo Stuurman
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This chicken salad was a delight! I had fun making it and it was a great meal!