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Air-Fried Sesame Soy Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Water Chestnuts

Servings

4

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Total Time

50 Minutes

Air-Fried Sesame Soy Chicken Lettuce Wraps offer a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional wraps. The chicken is marinated and air-fried to achieve a crispy texture, paired with crunchy water chestnuts and a savory sesame soy sauce, all nestled in crisp lettuce leaves. These wraps are suitable for a quick weeknight meal or a flavorful appetizer. The combination of diverse textures and savory flavors provides an appetizing experience that complements any dining occasion, making it a versatile addition to any menu.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken in soy sauce and sesame oil for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, and cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring well to combine.
  6. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
  7. Spoon the chicken mixture into individual lettuce leaves and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  8. Serve the wraps on a platter.

Keywords: Healthy, Crispy, Air-Fry, Appetizer, Asian

Spice Rack: Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, Garlic, Ginger, Hoisin Sauce



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