Szechuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
sweet soy ginger glaze, peanuts, crispy wontons, spicy aioli
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Filling
For the Sweet Soy Ginger Glaze
For the Spicy Aioli
For Assembly
Method
Prepare the Chicken Filling
- 1
Step 1
Dice the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Step 2
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and Szechuan peppercorns. Add the diced chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 3
Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- 4
Step 4
Add chopped green onions and shredded carrot to the skillet, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until vegetables are softened.
Make the Sweet Soy Ginger Glaze
- 5
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 6
Step 2
Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Spicy Aioli
- 7
Step 1
In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, and lime juice until well combined.
Assemble the Lettuce Wraps
- 8
Step 1
Take a lettuce leaf and add a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center.
- 9
Step 2
Drizzle the sweet soy ginger glaze over the chicken filling.
- 10
Step 3
Top with crispy wontons and chopped peanuts.
- 11
Step 4
Add a drizzle of spicy aioli for extra flavor.
- 12
Step 5
Wrap the lettuce around the filling and enjoy!
