Garlic Chicken Bundles

garlic chicken bundles

Asian-inspiredOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2-1/4 pounds chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
  • 5-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar substitute
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions and tops
  • 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 8-10 butter or iceberg lettuce leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.

  2. 2

    Combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, 3 teaspoons garlic and sugar in small bowl; stir in chicken.

  3. 3

    Let stand 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, combine water, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch; set aside.

  5. 5

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry 4 minutes; remove.

  6. 6

    Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same pan. Add remaining teaspoon of garlic; stir-fry 1 minute.

  7. 7

    Add green onions; stir-fry 1 minute longer.

  8. 8

    Stir in hicken and soy sauce mixture.

  9. 9

    Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens.

  10. 10

    Remove from heat and stir in almonds and cilantro.

  11. 11

    To serve, fill each lettuce leaf with about 1/4 cup chicken mixture. If desired, fold lettuce around filling to enclose.

Tags

asian-inspiredamerican