Crispy Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe Easy Savory Glaze Dinner Idea
Quick and easy crispy chicken lettuce wraps with a sticky, sweet-savory glaze, perfect for a light but flavorful dinner or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
- Iceberg lettuce leaves, separated and washed
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil for frying
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
- Optional: red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place chicken pieces in a mixing bowl and coat evenly with 1/4 cup cornstarch.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken pieces in a single layer (in batches if needed) and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Add red pepper flakes or sriracha if desired.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet over medium heat, pour glaze over chicken, and toss gently for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Arrange iceberg lettuce leaves on a serving plate, spoon glazed chicken into each leaf, sprinkle with green onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep oil temperature high. Keep glaze ingredients ready before frying. Stir gently when coating chicken with glaze to maintain crisp texture. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch. Chicken thighs can be used for juicier texture. Can bake chicken at 425°F for 20 minutes as an alternative but will be less crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 wraps per se
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 28
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