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Ingredients
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Wraps
Fried Chicken
Garnish
Method
Prep the Ingredients
- 1
Prepare Lettuce
Gently wash the butter lettuce leaves under cold water, and pat them dry with a clean towel.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
Use a sharp knife to cut the carrot and cucumber into thin strips. Chop the green onions into small pieces.
Prepare Fried Chicken
- 3
Cut Chicken
Using a sharp knife, cut the boneless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
- 4
Make Coating
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of cornstarch, 1 tsp of baking powder, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of garlic powder. Mix well.
- 5
- 6
Coat Chicken
Take each piece of chicken, dip it into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge it in the flour mixture until fully coated.
Fry the Chicken
- 7
- 8
Fry Chicken
Carefully add coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 9
Drain Chicken
Once golden brown, remove the chicken using a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assemble and Serve
- 10
Assemble Wraps
Take a butter lettuce leaf, fill it with fried chicken pieces, and top with julienned carrots, cucumbers, and chopped green onions.
- 11
Garnish
Finish off the wraps by sprinkling 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds on top.
- 12
Serve
Enjoy your delicious fried chicken lettuce wraps fresh and warm!
