Curried Chicken in Lettuce Leaves

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Curried Chicken in Lettuce Leaves
45 min.
20
105kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than our Curried Chicken in Lettuce Leaves! This delightful dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also packs a flavorful punch that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for antipasti, starters, snacks, or appetizers, this recipe serves 20 people, making it ideal for gatherings and parties.

Imagine tender, juicy chicken thighs sautéed to perfection, combined with the vibrant flavors of fresh basil, crunchy Granny Smith apples, and a hint of heat from serrano chili peppers. The addition of shiitake mushrooms and sweet green peas adds depth and texture, while the creamy coconut milk and aromatic Thai curry paste create a rich, savory sauce that ties everything together.

Wrapped in crisp romaine lettuce leaves, each bite is a refreshing explosion of flavor that is both satisfying and light. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time. Plus, with only 105 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a tasty snack, our Curried Chicken in Lettuce Leaves is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

  • medium carrots shredded
  • 1.3 pounds skinned and boned chicken thighs 
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • 0.5 ounce mushroom caps dried
  • cup basil leaves fresh loosely packed chopped
  • small apples i use 2 granny smith apples peeled chopped
  •  green onions 
  • cup tiny peas sweet green frozen
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • heads romaine lettuce 
  •  serrano chili pepper minced
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • 1.5 tablespoons thai curry paste 
  • 0.5 cup coconut milk unsweetened canned
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil divided
  • cup water hot
  • tablespoons water cold

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Soak mushrooms in hot water 30 minutes; drain, reserving liquid. Rinse mushrooms in cold water; pat dry.
  2. Remove and discard stems; thinly slice tops.
  3. Pour reserved liquid through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a measuring cup; reserve 1/2 cup.
  4. Slice green onions, separating green tops from white portions. Set aside.
  5. Remove excess fat from chicken.
  6. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
  7. Saut chicken in 2 tablespoons hot oil in a large skillet 5 minutes or until done.
  8. Remove from pan; cool. Coarsely chop chicken. Set aside.
  9. Saut white portion of green onions and serrano pepper in remaining 2 tablespoons hot oil in a large skillet 1 minute; add mushroom liquid, curry paste, coconut milk, and soy sauce, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, carrot, and next 3 ingredients; simmer 3 minutes. Stir in chicken.
  10. Whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in basil and green onion tops.
  11. Serve over romaine lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories105kcal
Protein26.99%
Fat47.16%
Carbs25.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.61
Glycemic Load
0.74
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.859565317631%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.12mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.56mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
2.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:104.5kcal
5.22%
Fat:5.66g
8.72%
Saturated Fat:2.05g
12.79%
Carbohydrates:6.98g
2.33%
Net Carbohydrates:4.57g
1.66%
Sugar:2.52g
2.8%
Cholesterol:26.93mg
8.98%
Sodium:186.09mg
8.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.29g
14.59%
Vitamin A:6307.75IU
126.15%
Vitamin K:84.92µg
80.87%
Folate:97.58µg
24.4%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.11%
Vitamin B3:2.25mg
11.27%
Selenium:7.57µg
10.82%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.6%
Fiber:2.42g
9.66%
Phosphorus:95.46mg
9.55%
Vitamin C:7.24mg
8.78%
Potassium:306.97mg
8.77%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.21%
Iron:1.27mg
7.04%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.74%
Copper:0.13mg
6.49%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.32%
Magnesium:24.47mg
6.12%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.39%
Calcium:35.05mg
3.5%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.02%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.93%
Source:My Recipes