Best Minced Garlic Chicken Served In Lettuce Leaves Recipes

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MINCED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES IN LETTUCE CUPS



Minced Chicken with Vegetables in Lettuce Cups image

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.

THAI MINCED CHICKEN IN LETTUCE LEAVES



Thai Minced Chicken in Lettuce Leaves image

From a Junior League Cookbook. You may use any type of lettuce leaf you wish or serve in tart shells for easier passing.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 30 appetizers, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 stalks lemongrass, white part only chopped fine
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
30 small butter lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Finely chop the chicken in a food processor, or use a chefs knife to finely mince. In a small skillet over medium high heat, heat oil and sauté chicken for 5 to 8 minutes, or until opaque throughout.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken and remaining fillin ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Taste and adjust the seasoning with lime juice, fish sauce, and cayenne.
  • To serve, spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of filling into each lettuce leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.1, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 673.4, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 6

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