Make this impressive yet easy chicken lettuce wraps in less than 40 minutes. Also, get make-ahead tips to make it the perfect party snack. This is so satisfying!
¼cupchicken stockor ¼ chicken bullion mixed in water or just water.
2tablespoonstomato pastesee notes
2tablespoonshoneyor 2 teaspoons sugar
1tablespoonssoy sauce
Salt to taste
Oilfor frying
2cakes of ramen (instant noodle), do not use the tastemaker
Green onionsgreen parts only for garnish
Instructions
Marinate
In a bowl, add chicken, corn flour, egg, soy sauce, pepper, and salt, mix well, and marinate for 30 minutes.
Make Sauce
Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan, add red chili flakes and garlic. Let it sizzle for a few seconds.
Then stir in the sliced onions and bell peppers. Fry for 1-2 minutes.
Now, add tomato ketchup, chicken stock, tomato paste, and soy sauce, and cook until the sauce is thoroughly heated.
Sauce is thickened and bubbling hot.
Assemble
Separate the lettuce leave and form the cups.
In a wok, heat oil and fry ramen noodles until golden.
In a same wok fry chicken in 2-3 batches until crispy and golden, and set aside.
Reaheat the sauce thoroughly and mix the fried chicken. Then spoon the Dragon chicken into the lettuce cups. Garnish it with crushed fried ramen and green onions.
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Notes
Lettuce: I use iceberg lettuce. Butter lettuce and romaine lettuce are good options. Basically, you need firm lettuce with thick ribs.Veggies: You can actually add anything from corn, baby corn and so much more.Chilies: You can add any chilies like cayenne or any hot sauce and adjust it as per taste.Tomato paste: You can substitute it with tomato-based sauce like pasta sauce or just extra ketchup can do as well.If using tomato purée, use about ½ cup (about 2 medium tomatoes). In the pan begin by simmering tomato purée first. When it thickens enough, remove it from the pan and follow the steps of sauce in the same pan.Make ahead: Prepare the sauce 2-3 days in advance and refrigerate. Marinate chicken up to 24 hours in advance. Follow the frying steps before serving. Reheat the sauce and add the fried chicken to serve.