I'm trying to decide if this recipe is Scramble-worthy. Can you find the Asian Sweet Chili Sauce at their local supermarkets? Is it too exotic? Let me know what you think if you decide to give it a try--we thought it was delicious!
Thai Sweet and Sour Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep + Cook = 20 minutes
4 servings (6?)
The key ingredient in these wraps, Sweet Chili Sauce, is a popular Thai seasoning sauce, which is getting easier to find in US grocery stores as those flavors gain in popularity. Serve it with steamed rice and diced mango or pineapple.
1 – 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup Asian Sweet Chili Sauce (also called Mae Ploy)
1 – 2 limes (2 Tbsp. juice, plus 4 lime wedges)
1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 – 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or mint leaves (optional)
1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated
Put the chicken in a microwave save dish with a lid. Partially cover it and microwave it on high until the chicken is just cooked through, about 6 – 8 minutes, turning once or twice. Drain it.
Cut the chicken crosswise, and using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Toss it with the chili sauce and lime juice, and the cilantro or mint (optional).
Put the chicken, peppers, scallions and lettuce in serving bowls, and have each member wrap the chicken and vegetables in the lettuce. (note: use 2 lettuce leaves for each wrap to prevent tears in the lettuce). Squeeze lime juice over the fillings before wrapping, if desired.
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