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Chinese Chicken And Mushroom Lettuce Cups Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 c sliced fresh cilantro
  • 1 c minced green onions
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken breast
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 c minced cremini mushrooms (about 8 oz)
  • 2 tbsps oyster sauce
  • 3 c shredded napa (Chinese) cabbage
  • 2 tbsps low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 c minced shiitake mushroom caps (about 2 1/2 oz)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (8-oz) can whole water chestnuts, drained & minced
  • 24 Boston lettuce leaves

Directions
  • Step #1 Heat 1 tsp sesame oil In a large-ish nonstick skillet over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #2 Add garlic, & cook for 2 mins.
  • Step #3 Add cremini & shiitake mushrooms & chicken; cook for 8 mins, stirring every once in awhile.
  • Step #4 Add shredded cabbage, crushed red pepper, kosher salt, & water chestnuts; cook for 5 mins or until cabbage wilts.
  • Step #5 Remove from heat, oyster sauce, & stir in the onions, & soy sauce.
  • Step #6 Cool completely.
  • Step #7 Place mixture in an airtight container or heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; freeze.
  • Step #8 Thaw chicken mixture overnight in refrigerator or microwave at MEDIUM for 10 mins.
  • Step #9 Bring to about room temp, or microwave at HIGH until warm, if desired.
  • Step #10 Stir in cilantro.
  • Step #11 Spoon about 3 tbsps chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf with a slotted spoon.
  • Enjoy the Chinese Chicken & Mushroom Lettuce Cups recipe

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