Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. A mixture of rice vinegar, chicken breast halves, soy sauce, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the canolan oil you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Apricot Turnovers as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps.
Instructions
Combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Reserve 2 tablespoons oil mixture.
Place remaining oil mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag.
Add chicken breast halves; seal and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
Remove chicken from bag, and discard marinade.
Heat a large nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
Add chicken to pan; grill 12 minutes or until chicken is done, turning once.
Let stand 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Divide chicken evenly among lettuce leaves; top each lettuce leaf with 2 tablespoons mint, 1 tablespoon sprouts, and about 1 teaspoon reserved oil mixture.
Garnish with chopped peanuts, if desired.
Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling
Asian works really well with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Essay Chenin Blanc with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 9 dollars per bottle.
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Essay Chenin Blanc
The Essay Chenin Blanc is a medium-bodied white blend made from South Africa's white varietal, Chenin Blanc. The Chenin Blanc gives the wines its fruit salad, guava and melon aromas and a refreshing acidity. Some sur lie on the less for a few months adds to the complexity and body. A touch of aromatic Viognier complements the fruit structure with some floral hints. The wine is perfect on its own as an aperitif on the porch on a hot summer's day. Chenin Blanc pairs well with a wide range of foods, especially sushi, oysters, Asian curries, sweet-and-sour dishes, and summer salads.Blend: 87% Chenin Blanc, 13% Viognier