Rachael Ray’s Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 2
Rachael Ray's Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
4 garlic cloves , chopped
1 tablespoon gingerroot , peeled and finely chopped
1 orange
1/2 red bell pepper , diced
1 can water chestnuts , drained and chopped
3 scallions , chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/2 head iceberg lettuce , core removed , quartered
1 head boston lettuce , leaves separated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
210
Sugar
7g
Fat
9g
Rachael Ray's Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a healthy, delicious and easy dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. This recipe is packed with flavors from garlic, ginger, and orange zest along with tender pieces of chicken and shiitake mushrooms, adding an extra punch of umami flavor. These lettuce wraps are further complemented with a range of toppings including red bell pepper, water chestnuts and scallions, which provide texture and crunch. Serve these wraps at your next gathering and watch your guests fall in love with this easy and flavorful recipe.

Instructions

1.Preheat a large skillet over high heat.
2.Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth and finely chop them.
3.Add vegetable oil to skillet, and swirl to coat.
4.Add chicken tenders, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
5.Add garlic and ginger and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
6.Zest a 1/2 orange and add zest to the skillet.
7.Juice the orange and add 1/3 cup to the skillet.
8.Serve chicken mixture in a bowl and place red bell paper, water chestnuts, scallions and hoisin sauce into separate serving dishes.
9.Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter.
10.To serve, spoon chicken into a lettuce leaf with desired toppings and wrap like a taco.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to prepare.

The use of lettuce instead of bread or tortillas makes it an option for those who are gluten-free or looking to cut down on carbs.

The water chestnuts add a unique crunch and a slight sweetness to the dish.

CONS

The hoisin sauce used in this recipe is high in sugar and sodium.

While the recipe calls for chicken tenders, they can often be high in fat and lower in protein compared to other cuts of chicken.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lettuce wraps are a great option for those who are looking to increase their vegetable intake.
Shiitake mushrooms used in this recipe are a great source of iron and B vitamins.
The chicken provides protein which is essential for muscle growth and repair.

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