Asian Chicken with Little Gem Lettuce

Name: Asian Chicken with Little Gem Lettuce
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp Asian chili garlic sauce; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 59 milliliters roughly chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger; 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic; 340 grams Leaves from 2 heads (about Little Gem lettuces; 118 milliliters reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 smalls onion, chopped; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 454 grams boned, skinned chicken thighs, cubed

One serving contains 80 calories, 2g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up cornstarch, basil leaves, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat.

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Wok

Add oil and swirl to coat pan. Cook chicken, stirring only when browned, until most of pink is gone, about 10 minutes.

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Whole Chicken

Cooking Oil

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Add ginger, garlic, onion, and carrot, stirring to combine.

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Carrot

Garlic

Ginger

Onion

Make a well in the center of the pan and pour in broth. Cook until simmering.

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Broth

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Mix cornstarch and soy sauce in a small bowl.

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Corn Starch

Soy Sauce

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Add chili sauce, then pour into broth, stirring to combine.

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Broth

Add Little Gems and toss mixture to coat, cooking until half the lettuce leaves are wilted, about 10 minutes.

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Lettuce Leaf

Sprinkle the dish with basil.

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Basil

*A mini romaine, Little Gem lettuce has sweet, crunchy, and densely packed leaves. Find it at farmers' markets and well-stocked grocery stores.

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Gem Lettuce

Romaine

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Servings:

1medium

carrot, thinly sliced 1Tbsp

Asian chili garlic sauce 1Tbsp

cornstarch 59milliliters

roughly chopped fresh basil leaves 1Tbsp

minced fresh ginger 1Tbsp

minced fresh garlic 340grams

Leaves from 2 heads (about Little Gem lettuces 118milliliters

reduced-sodium chicken broth 1Tbsp

reduced-sodium soy sauce 1smalls

onion, chopped 1Tbsp

vegetable oil 454grams

boned, skinned chicken thighs, cubed

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling are my top picks for Asian. 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 Blend with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 12 dollars per bottle.

Essay Chenin Blanc Blend

Old, bush-vine chenin blanc was used as the anchor of this wine and gives it its intense fruitiness and refreshing acidity. The viognier adds floral and spicy notes and a soft, appealing richness to the palate. Perfect with grilled seafood and chicken.