Honey Soy Chicken Lettuce Cups
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Recipe type: Entree
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Serves: 4-6
 
Quick and easy to make for tonight or for the freezer, this sticky sweet chicken pairs perfectly with fresh, crunchy lettuce.
Ingredients
  • 2-3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 tsp)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • ¼ tsp chili pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp each salt and pepper
  • 3-4 Tbsp canola oil
  • TO SERVE: Iceberg or butter lettuce, pulled apart into large pieces
  • Optional toppings: diced cucumber, sesame seeds, julienned or finely chopped carrot, crispy ramen noodles, hot sauce
Instructions
  1. Dice chicken into small bite-size pieces. Toss in large bowl or freezer bag with the cornstarch to coat all sides.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, sesame seeds, chili flakes, salt and pepper.
  3. To cook: Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat, until oil is shimmery and hot. Put a piece of chicken in to test: the chicken should sizzle immediately. When oil is hot, add chicken and stirfry, stirring frequently, until the edges of the chicken look golden, 4-5 minutes. Add sauce and cook, stirring constantly, for another 2-3 minutes, until sauce is simmering and slightly thickened and chicken is cooked through.
  4. Serve chicken in lettuce pieces, with toppings of your choice.
Recipe by Hidden Ponies at https://hiddenponies.com/2019/12/honey-soy-chicken-lettuce-cups/