Almond & Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
This delicious recipe features savory diced chicken cooked with aromatic garlic, minced onion, and sweet red bell peppers in a flavorful sauce made with honey, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. The dish is served wrapped in fresh, crisp Boston lettuce leaves, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Topped with fragrant basil and crunchy toasted almonds, this meal is a perfect blend of savory and sweet, making it a delightful option for a light and satisfying dinner.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 tsp canola oil
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced small
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded & diced
- 1 tsp honey or agave nectar
- 2 tsp fish sauce or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 head Boston leaf lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup sliced almond, toasted
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey (or agave), fish (or soy) sauce, hoisin sauce and rice vinegar. Reserve.
- In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft. 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the red bell pepper and reserved sauce. Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
- Serve the chicken in a shallow dish alongside a plate of the lettuce leaves. Fill the leaves with the chicken mixture, and top with a sprinkling of basil and almonds.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 242 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 13 g
- Protein Content: 28 g
- Fat Content: 9 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Cholesterol Content: 73 mg
- Sodium Content: 501 mg
- Fiber Content: 3 g
- Sugar Content: 7 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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