Asian

Asian Chicken Wrapped in Lettuce Leaves takes 40 minutes to prepare.

Asian Chicken Wrapped in Lettuce Leaves takes 15 minutes to cook.

Asian Chicken Wrapped in Lettuce Leaves makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Asian Chicken Wrapped in Lettuce Leaves are:

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips
3 tsps light soy sauce
3 tsps dry sherry
2 tbsps vegetable oil
1 large carrot, cut into 2-inch strips
2 small zucchini, cut into 2-inch strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch strips
1/2 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh water chestnuts, thinly sliced
2 tbsps finely chopped fresh mint
1 head iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves
Chopped walnuts or cashews, finely chopped scallions, hoisin sauce and finely chopped fresh mint, optional, for garnish

Here is how you make Asian Chicken Wrapped in Lettuce Leaves:

1. Place the chicken in a small bowl with 2 teaspoons of the soy sauce and 2 teaspoons of the sherry and marinate for 30 minutes. 2. In a wok or large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute. 3. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside. Discard the oil and wipe the wok clean. 4. Heat the remaining oil in the wok over high heat. Add the carrot and cook 1 minute. Add the zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, and water chestnuts and stir-fry another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender. 5. Add the reserved chicken and the remaining teaspoon of soy sauce and teaspoon of sherry and cook 1 minute. Stir in the chopped mint. 6. Place on a serving platter, surrounded with desired garnishes. To serve, spoon 3 to 5 tablespoons of filling onto individual lettuce leaves, roll each leaf to form a cone, and top the open end with garnish of choice.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HOLLYGOLD.

The nutritional information for Asian Chicken Wrapped in Lettuce Leaves is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 147.6

• Total Fat: 5.3 g
• Cholesterol: 36.7 mg
• Sodium: 256.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 8.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
• Protein: 17.2 g

Asian Chicken Wrapped in Lettuce Leaves is Asian cuisine.