Best Chicken Kebabs In Lettuce Cups Recipes

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THAI LETTUCE WRAPS (LARB GAI, LAAB GAI)



Thai Lettuce Wraps (Larb Gai, Laab Gai) image

Recipe video above. This is a really authentic recipe for Thai Lettuce Wraps (Larb Gai). It is super fast to make, incredibly fresh but full of fragrance and a hit of spice.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Stir Fry

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tsp cornflour / cornstarch (OR 2 tbsp uncooked rice (any rice is fine) (Note 1))
3 tbsp water
2 1/2 tbsp lime juice ((1 to 2 limes))
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp peanut oil ((or other high smoke point cooking oil))
1 tbsp fresh ginger (, grated or very finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (, large, minced)
1 lemon grass stalk (, white and very pale green part only, finely chopped (Note 2))
2 Thai or birds eye chilli (, deseeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste))
1 lb / 500g chicken mince ((ground chicken) OR pork)
1/2 red onion (, cut into 4 wedges then finely sliced)
1/3 cup coriander/cilantro leaves (, plus extra to garnish)
1/3 cup mint leaves (, plus extra to garnish)
3 tbsp crushed peanuts ((optional))
6 - 8 small to medium lettuce leaves ((I used baby cos / romaine) (Note 3))
Extra lime wedges, chilli

Steps:

  • Sauce: Place water and cornflour OR rice powder into a small bowl. Mix into a slurry. Add lime juice, fish sauce and sugar and mix to combine. Set aside.
  • Heat peanut oil in a wok (or heavy based fry pan) over medium high heat. Add ginger, garlic, lemongrass and chilli and sauté for 45 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn, it will taste bitter.
  • Add the chicken and turn up the heat to high. Cook the chicken, breaking up the mince into small pieces.
  • Once the chicken turns white and is almost cooked through (about 3 to 4 minutes), add Sauce. Cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute to coat the chicken and for the sauce to thicken.
  • Remove wok from heat. Stir through onion, coriander/cilantro and mint.
  • Spoon filling into a bowl, and serve with lettuce, peanuts, extra herbs and lime wedges on the side - leave everyone to make their own. Spoon filling into lettuce cups and garnish with what you want!
  • Sauce option: Take it over the top by serving with Thai Peanut Satay Sauce, as pictured in the first photo in post! It's extra amazing (though not traditional!)

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 238 g, Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 559 mg, Fiber 1.9 g, Sugar 2.4 g

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.

ASIAN CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
1 tablespoon sambal oelek (Asian chili sauce)
1 tablespoon plum sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
6 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, diced
1/3 cup diced carrot
1/3 cup diced celery
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup diced sugar snap peas
1/3 cup diced red onion
1 teaspoon minced peeled ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup mung bean sprouts, halved
1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushroom caps
2 tablespoons diced scallions
1 tablespoon crushed peanuts
6 wonton wrappers
Kosher salt
Iceberg lettuce leaves, for serving
1/2 teaspoon black sesame seeds

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.

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