Savory Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

About this recipe

Enjoy tender chicken stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, served in crisp lettuce cups for a refreshing and flavorful lunch.

Ingredients

• 100 g Ginger - 100g
• 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
• 1 Jar Rowse Clear Honey
• 1 Head Organic Romaine Lettuce
• 160 Ml Cj Bibigo Sesame Oil
• 1 Bunch Spring Onions 1 Bunch
• 120 Ml Lee Kee Seasoned Rice Vinegar 120ml
• - Kikkoman Soy Sauce
• 100G Crushed Chilli Flakes, 100G
• 227G Golden Swan Whole Water Chestnuts, 227G
• 420G Kingsford Corn Starch, 420G
• NaN Fresh Halal Chicken Breast - Boneless Without Skin

Instructions

1. 1. Dice 300 g chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. 2. Mince 2 garlic cloves, grate 1 tbsp ginger, and finely chop 3 spring onions.
3. 3. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat and saute garlic and ginger until fragrant.
4. 4. Add diced chicken to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through with no pink inside.
5. 5. Mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp water in a small bowl to create the sauce.
6. 6. Add the sauce to the chicken and stir well until it thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
7. 7. Chop 100 g water chestnuts into small pieces and add to the pan; cook for 2 minutes.
8. 8. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp red chili flakes and toss the mixture gently to combine flavors.
9. 9. Wash and separate the romaine lettuce leaves, patting them dry with a paper towel.
10. 10. Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce cups and garnish with chopped spring onions.

How to make Savory Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps

1. Prepare the aromatics. Dice the chicken breast into small pieces, mince the garlic, grate the ginger and finely chop the spring onions.
2. Cook the chicken. Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat, sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add the chicken and cook, stirring often, until browned and cooked through.
3. Add the sauce. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and cornflour, pour it over the chicken and stir until it thickens and coats evenly.
4. Finish the filling. Add chopped water chestnuts and cook for 2 minutes, then sprinkle with red chilli flakes and toss gently.
5. Fill the lettuce cups. Wash and dry the romaine leaves, spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce cups and garnish with chopped spring onions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the total time required to make Savory Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps?

The total time required is 35 minutes, including 15 minutes for prep and 20 minutes for cooking.

Can I make Savory Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps ahead of time or store leftovers?

You can prepare the chicken mixture ahead and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Assemble the lettuce wraps just before serving for freshness.

What can I serve with Savory Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps?

These wraps pair well with a light cucumber salad or steamed edamame for a balanced meal.