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Chinese Chicken San Choy Bau Lettuce Wraps

A flavorful dish from the rich culinary world of Chinese cuisine, Chicken San Choy Bau takes advantage of what a typical lettuce can do as it serves as the wrap for a succulent and fabulous chicken filling. Best served as an appetizer, but can also be a delightful light main dish. The combination of crunchy lettuce with tender, spicy chicken will keep everyone wanting more.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 500 g ground ​chicken Added to
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Added to
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Added to
  • 1 onion, finely chopped Added to
  • 1 Carrot, finely chopped Added to
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped Added to
  • 100 g water chestnuts, finely chopped Added to
  • 2 tbls oyster sauce Added to
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Added to
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with two tablespoons water Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce Added to
  • Fresh cilantro and spring onion for garnish Added to
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Directions

30 min.
1. Step

In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

2. Step

Add in the ground chicken and use a spatula to break it up as it cooks. Cook until chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.

3. Step

Add the carrot, red bell pepper, and water chestnuts to the pan. Stir well and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

4. Step

Then add the oyster sauce and soy sauce, stirring well to combine all the flavors together. Add the cornstarch and water mixture to help thicken the sauce. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

5. Step

While the mixture is cooling, carefully separate the lettuce leaves from the head of lettuce.

6. Step

Spoon the cooled chicken mixture into the middle of a lettuce leaf and garnish with cilantro and spring onion. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

7. Step

Chicken San Choy Bau is best served immediately. Enjoy this delicate taste of Chinese cuisine!

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