Asian style chicken lettuce wraps
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These Southeast Asian style chicken lettuce wraps are a real treat and so easy to make! Perfect for parties or serve them as part of a Thai, Vietnamese or other Southeast Asian menu.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 3 Tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 450g chicken breast or thighs fillet
- 1 bunch of spring onion
- 100g soy beans
- Small handful of coriander leaves
- Small handful of mint leaves
- 1 head bay romaine lettuce or iceberg
- 1 lime
- 1 Tbsp peanut (groundnut) oil
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut the meat into thin strips or cubes. In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken with the chilli sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, finely chop the spring onions, blanch the soybeans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes and drain. Dry-fry the sesame seeds.
- Cut off the core of the lettuce, then take the leaves apart. Wash and dry them, then arrange them on a serving plate.
- In a wok, heat the peanut oil. When the oil is piping hot, add the spring onions and stir-fry for 30 seconds, the add the chicken pieces and continuously stir-fry for about five minutes.
- When the meat is cooked, pour in the marinade and add the soybeans. Simmer for a couple of minutes, whiles chopping up the herbs.
- Take the wok off the heat, add the chopped herbs and the toasted sesame seeds.
- Fill the lettuce leaves with the chicken mixture and squeeze a drop of lime juice over them.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Appetizer - Fast Food - Nibbles & Bites - Quick & Easy - Snacks - Stir Fry
- Cuisines: - South East Asian
- Occasions: - Chinese New Year - Dinner Party - New Year - Parties - Sports Food
- Ingredients: - Chicken & Turkey
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Gluten Free - Low Carb - Paleo
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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