Cubed Chicken in Lettuce Leaves Yang Chow Chicken Soong
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this delicious and healthy *Cubed Chicken in Lettuce Leaves Yang Chow Chicken Soong*. This quick and easy recipe features tender, bite-sized chicken pieces stir-fried with aromatic garlic and ginger, vibrant diced carrots, and crunchy water chestnuts, all coated in a flavorful blend of low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Served in crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing, low-carb twist, this dish is perfect for both light meals and entertaining guests. The addition of a hoisin sauce drizzle adds a touch of sweet-savory richness to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleaser offers the perfect balance of taste, texture, and convenience—ideal for busy evenings or a fun DIY dinner experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 1 medium Carrot, finely diced
- 1 cup Water chestnuts, finely diced
- 3 stalks Green onions, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 12 leaves Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
- 0.5 cup Hoisin sauce (for serving)
Instructions
1. Dice the chicken breast into approximately 1/4-inch cubes and set aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.
5. Add the diced carrot and water chestnuts to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
6. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated. Cook for 1-2 additional minutes.
7. Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the sliced green onions.
8. Separate and rinse the lettuce leaves to prepare them for serving. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
9. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.
10. Serve immediately with hoisin sauce on the side for drizzling or dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1763 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.6 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 3749 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.7 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.8 g | ||
| Protein | 169.6 g | 339% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 3548 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
