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Sake Steamed Chicken Lettuce Cups

Makes about 6 servings (12 lettuce cups)

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Sake Steamed Chicken Lettuce Cups

Makes about 6 servings (12 lettuce cups)

Perfect for entertaining or a light meal. We suggest using Bibb, butter, or romaine lettuce for the best lettuce cups.
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1½ pounds
  • 1½ cups dry sake
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 3 thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts separated
  • 12 lettuce cups
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
     

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, sake, salt, soy sauce, orange juice, vinegar, mirin, ginger, garlic, and scallion whites. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  2. Put the chicken breasts onto the tray inside the steaming pot. Pour the marinade liquid and aromatics over the chicken. Secure lid. Select Poultry, set the timer for 20 minutes, and press Start/Stop.
  3. Once timer expires, test the chicken breasts to confirm they are cooked through (thermometer should register 165°F). Using two forks, shred the chicken. Serve with the lettuce cups, hoisin sauce, carrots, scallion greens, and peanuts.