7.21 & 31.12 Chicken Lettuce Wraps like PF Changs



We made this twice in one week it was so yummy!
tweaked a recipe we found online
we also got the most amazing blackberries and strawberries....so perfectly sweet.  topped with real whipped cream
                                       
FILLING INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lbs ground chicken or boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced small
2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil (can use less)
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger or grated ginger
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 cup onions, minced
1 cup mushrooms, minced (you only need about 3 or 4)
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, minced (didn't use, just did water chestnuts)
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, minced
1 (6 ounce) package chinese cellophane noodles, cooked to pkg. directions (messy and not necessary)
COOKING SAUCE
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sherry wine or red wine
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
THIS SAUCE IS PERFECT!
lettuce leaves, washed and taken off the head but left whole
Mix all ingredients for "cooking sauce" and set aside.
Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 T. oil, then add chicken and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
Add oil to the pan if needed. Stirfry onion, then mushroom, then add ginger, garlic, stir-fry for a minute or so. Add water chestnutsl stir-fry an additional 2 minutes. Return chicken to the pan. Add mixed cooking sauce to the pan. Cook until thickened and hot. Break cooked cellophane noodles into small pieces and cover bottom of serving dish with them if using...we also topped it with a few chopped peanuts.  Cilantro would be good too.  Then pour chicken mixture on top of noodles. Scoop into lettuce wraps, or stand over stove and eat with a spoon! :)

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