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Quick & Zesty Vietnamese Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Quick & Zesty Vietnamese Chicken Lettuce Wraps in 25 Minutes

Enjoy quick & zesty Vietnamese chicken lettuce wraps that satisfy cravings in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 500 grams Chicken Mince Thigh mince recommended for juiciness.
  • 2 stalks Fresh Lemongrass Minced.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced.
  • 1 medium Shallot Chopped; red onion can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Offers umami and saltiness.
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce Kicap manis works as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Palm sugar for authenticity.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice For brightening flavor.
  • 2 pieces Chili Peppers Mix of red and green for visual appeal.
Garnishing
  • 50 grams Grated Peanuts Substitute with seeds for nut-free.
  • 30 grams Fresh Coriander or Spring Onions Coriander optional.
Wraps
  • 1 head Lettuce Leaves Wash and dry thoroughly.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • frying pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken mince with half of the minced lemongrass, half of the garlic, fish sauce, and dark soy sauce. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves thoroughly and lay them on clean kitchen towels.
  3. In a frying pan, heat 1–2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  4. Add the remaining minced lemongrass and garlic to the pan, stirring continuously for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  5. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and browned.
  6. Mix in a cornstarch slurry during the last minute of cooking if you prefer a thicker sauce.
  7. To assemble, take a lettuce leaf and spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture into the center. Garnish with grated peanuts and chopped coriander or spring onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a complete meal, serve with lime wedges and sweet chili sauce.

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