Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps

Submitted by Kater

"This recipe comes from Cooking Light's March 2005 issue. A great way to use up leftover chicken. Cooked, chopped shrimp or pork would work in these wraps also. Easy & Yummy!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 ounces cellophane noodles (bean threads)
• 1⁄4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1⁄4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 2 cups chopped roasted boneless skinless chicken
• 12 large boston lettuce leaves or 12 large romaine lettuce leaves

directions

1. Cover bean threads with boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes, or until softened.
2. Drain, and rinse under cool water.
3. Chop noodles.
4. While bean threads soak, combine cilantro, soy sauce, chile paste and oil in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
5. Add noodles and chicken to soy sauce mixture; toss well to coat.
6. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each lettuce leaf, then roll up and enjoy!

Reviews

[Kim127]

This was one of my picks for the Spring 2007 PAC event. Extremely easy to put together. I used chili-garlic sauce instead of paste as that was what I had on hand. Also, I cannot wrap anything in lettuce to save my life, so after trying a couple of times, I simply placed the chicken mixture on a bed of lettuce and used a fork, lol. The taste was really good, but I love cilantro, DH wasn't as enthusiastic. The spiciness was just enough to put a little heat in your mouth without being overwhelming. A great quick lunch! Thanks Kater!