VIETNAMESE CHICKEN MEATBALLS IN LETTUCE WRAPS

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Make and share this Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs in Lettuce Wraps recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons asian fish sauce
3 small shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk fresh lemongrass, tender white inner bulb only, minced
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus
1/3 cup cilantro leaf, for serving
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint, plus
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, for serving
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 head boston lettuce or 1 head red leaf lettuce, leaves separated
1 small seedless cucumber, peeled halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
Asian chili sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°. Position a rack in the top third of the oven.
  • In a food processor, pulse the chicken until coarsely ground; transfer to a bowl.
  • Add the fish sauce, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, chopped cilantro and mint, cornstarch, salt and pepper and mix with your hands.
  • Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread the sugar on a plate.
  • Using slightly moistened hands, roll the chicken mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  • Roll the meatballs in the sugar until they are evenly coated.
  • Transfer the meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake them for 15 minutes, until they are lightly browned and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, arrange the lettuce, cilantro and mint leaves, cucumber and onion on a platter.
  • Transfer the meatballs to the platter and serve with chili sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 1456.4, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 27.9, Protein 24.8

Mahlomola petros Radebe
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These meatballs were a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved wrapping the meatballs in lettuce leaves and dipping them in the sauce.


Jahan Rahman
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I loved the dipping sauce that came with these meatballs. It was the perfect complement to the flavors of the meatballs.


Ehtisham Shami
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These chicken meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used a food processor to chop the chicken and it made the process even faster. I will definitely be making these again.


Zara Marr
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These meatballs were delicious! I used ground turkey instead of chicken and they were still very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Chinchy bwoy
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce wraps, but I really enjoyed these. The meatballs were flavorful and the lettuce wraps were a great way to eat them. I will definitely be making these again.


Tezzurai
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These meatballs were a great way to use up some leftover chicken. They were easy to make and they turned out really well. I will definitely be making these again.


Thompson Mpasela
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I'm not usually a fan of lettuce wraps, but these were delicious. The meatballs were flavorful and the lettuce wraps were a great way to enjoy them. I will definitely be making these again.


Gavin Howard
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These meatballs were perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They were on the table in less than 30 minutes. I will definitely be making these again.


Ambient shi Khan
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how flavorful and juicy they were. I will definitely be making these again.


Spinzar “love” lovers
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These meatballs were a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved wrapping the meatballs in lettuce leaves and dipping them in the sauce.


Ama Afriyie
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I loved the dipping sauce that came with these meatballs. It was the perfect complement to the flavors of the meatballs.


Thaafier Solomons
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These chicken meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used a food processor to chop the chicken and it made the process even faster. I will definitely be making these again.


Randy Stoermer
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These meatballs were delicious! I used ground turkey instead of chicken and they were still very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Md sahin Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce wraps, but I really enjoyed these. The meatballs were flavorful and the lettuce wraps were a great way to eat them. I will definitely be making these again.


Mh Rafi
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These meatballs were a great way to use up some leftover chicken. They were easy to make and they turned out really well. I will definitely be making these again.


Sajjad H
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. They are so flavorful and juicy. I love serving them with rice and a side of vegetables.


Khurram Ranjha
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I made these for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them. I especially liked the dipping sauce. It was the perfect complement to the meatballs.


Stacy Mwangi
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These chicken meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used ground turkey instead of chicken and they were still delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Md Rasel Sheikh
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I'm not usually a fan of lettuce wraps, but these were delicious. The chicken meatballs were perfectly seasoned and cooked, and the lettuce wraps were a great way to enjoy them. I'll definitely be making these again.


zoie vesely
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These Vietnamese chicken meatballs in lettuce wraps were a hit with my family. The meatballs were flavorful and juicy, and the lettuce wraps added a refreshing crunch. I will definitely be making these again!


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