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| Barbecued Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray Show: 30 Minute Meals Episode: Low-Carb, Not No-Carb Overall User Rating:  |
Chinese Wraps
12/30/2005 at 12:44am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were easy to make and very delicious.
Kickin'
12/26/2006 at 10:26pm
User: Roger from Tampa, FL User Rating:
These turned out fantastic. I had to make another pan full. Everyone loved them.
Yum-O
12/23/2005 at 08:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was so easy to do and oh so good! My 8 and 4 year old loved rolling their own wraps. Healthy, grat taste and fun! What more can you ask for at dinner?
BBQ Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps
12/19/2005 at 05:47pm
User: Megan from royal palm beach, FL User Rating:
This was my first time having hoisin sauce, and I did not care for it at all. My husband (who is normally a carbaholic) did eat it and enjoy it... so I am going to try it again, and sub something else for the hoisin. Everything else about the recipe was great!
Very tastey...
12/07/2006 at 06:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the perfect dish to make for you, your family, friends, or anyone you have over who is on a low-carb kick. It is so yummy! I'm not even on a low-carb diet, and I've made it twice. My entire family raved about it and asked for the recipe!
Good, not great
12/01/2005 at 08:02am
User: SUZANNE from Austin, TX User Rating:
The first time I made it I was great! The second couple of times I wasn't as thrilled. A little bland, but quick. I skip the lettuce and served it over rice.
good
11/21/2005 at 10:05pm
User: jennifer from covington, LA User Rating:
good
pretty good
11/17/2007 at 08:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were great - I didn't add the water chestnuts. Next time I think it can be even tastier with some peanuts, slivered carrots and cilantro.
Delicious
11/15/2006 at 11:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is quick and easy to make. I was pleasantly suprised how delicious the lettuce wraps came out. This is definitely a keeper.
This is an awesome recipe and has made our special night list!
11/15/2006 at 11:13am
User: Kelly from Brutus, MI User Rating:
We LOVED this recipe for lettuce wraps. I added some honey to the chicken after cooking for an added sweetness. The hoisen sauce was so tasty. My husband loved it so much he said it was better than our favorite chinese restaraunt's lettuce wraps. Wow, what a compliment! Try it and you won't be disappointed! Yummo!
very good!
11/15/2005 at 08:21pm
User: Elizabeth from Greenwood, IN User Rating:
I did not do any of the orange zest and it was still good. Even better the second day!
Family Favorite
11/14/2007 at 03:53pm
User: Amanda from Louisville, KY User Rating:
This is one of my very favorite dishes! So easy, so fast,and so versatile that it truly is a staple in my recipe box!
Discusting!!!
11/14/2006 at 06:14pm
User: Mia from Scottsdale, AZ User Rating:
I made this for my husband and I for dinner, we ate a few because we were hungery then threw the rest away. They were bland, but the flavor they did have was gross. This is nothing like a lettuce wrap you get at a restaurant. Don't make!!!
Very frustrated
11/12/2006 at 06:53pm
User: Suzy from Granby, CT User Rating:
Loved the looks and ease of this recipe when I saw the show. Waited a week to actually make it and was very disappointed. I can't put my finger on it other than the flavors just didn't blend for me. I love hoisin and use it often so it wasn't that. Loved ginger and garlic so it wasn't that. I just felt that something was lacking here and the flavors didn't gel for me.
Sorry Rach
11/12/2006 at 04:07pm
User: Trisha from Derby, KS User Rating:
I hate to say this, but I thought this tasted just awful! There wasn't anything that tasted nice & it was so disapointing! Yuck-o
Very good with some modifications
11/12/2004 at 09:07am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very tasty and easy, but kill the orange zest. Way too overpowering.
MARVELOUSLY VERSATILE!
11/11/2006 at 09:20pm
User: EVETTE from new braunfels, TX User Rating:
This recipe is a keeper!!! After reading the reviews, I cut the orange zest by a little more than half. I also went easier on the grated ginger. I added chopped green bell pepper along with the red. I didn't have hoisin sauce, so I subbed with about 2/3 cup of Teriyaki sauce. I also used Bibb lettuce instead of iceberg. One more thing - I added a little crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat (not too much). The result was AWESOME! My family LOVED it, and requested that I make this again very soon! I am thrilled with this recipe because it is very Weight Watcher friendly! DELICIOUS & HEALTHY!
wonderful
11/10/2006 at 03:57pm
User: Noreen from Wheatfield, IN User Rating:
I had a bottle of Hoisin sauce, baught for a recipe I never used. Wasn't quite sure what hoisin sauce was until I saw the program. I had all the ingredients so I made it the next night. It was WONDERFUL. And so easy. It is definitely a keeper, and now I know hoisin is bbq sauce.
Seafood Lover
11/07/2006 at 08:24pm
User: Becky from Lumberton, TX User Rating:
I love all seafood as a favorite meal. This recipe is super tasty,healthy,and quick to prepare. Thanks Rachael, we love all of your shows. Becky
Not what it seems...
11/01/2006 at 06:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe sounded great, looked great, and smelled awesome when I was cooking it, but it was a very bland recipe and the plum sauce dominates the the flavor (the very little it had)...will never make it again...
Absolutely delicious!
10/29/2004 at 06:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was trying to replicate my favorite lettuce wraps from PF Chang's, so I changed a few things. I used ground turkey instead of chicken tenders, skipped the orange, added more complexity to the sauce, and had cilantro, basil and lime wedges on the plate for people to add to the wraps. This is what I added to the hoisin sauce: 5 tsp sweet chili sauce, 2 tsp sesame oil, 1 TBSP sherry, 2 TBSP rice vinegar, 3 TBSP oyster sauce, and juice from half a lime. I think this made them much tastier. They were unbelievably delicious!! A keeper for company.
Celinda's picks
10/25/2004 at 05:31pm
User: CELINDA from sun city, AZ User Rating:
very good and EASY
Watch out for the Orange!
10/19/2005 at 05:58pm
User: CATE from Chandler, AZ User Rating:
Delighted to find a lettuce wrap receipe as we love the ones at PF Changs Restaurant. Although I could tell this was a little different, I read the reviews and decided to try a variation on a theme. The orange zest was overpowering and then to squeeze the orange wedge completely changed what I think would have been a good receipe. I think I will try it again and leave out the whole orange thing.
Best Lettuce Wraps to come close to P.F. Changs
10/08/2005 at 01:30pm
User: Janet from Providence, RI User Rating:
I think this receipe needs less orange and more hot and spicy . I added soy sauce and more hoisin. I also added cellophane noodles. Otherwise it was really enjoyable.
excellent recipe
10/04/2005 at 09:47am
User: Gina from Arlington, TX User Rating:
My family thought it tasted as good as our favorite Pei Wei Thai restaurant. It was fun and impressive!
Delish
10/03/2007 at 08:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was quick and easy to make. I used ground turkey instead of chicken tenders. Came out fine. Will make again.
Yum-O
09/28/2007 at 02:31pm
User: Liz from Lake in the Hills, IL User Rating:
Delicious! We did have some trouble with the lettuce leaves falling apart, in the end, we just ate with a fork.. if you are not counting carbs, this would be perfect with just rice (sans the lettuce).
chinese chicken lettuce wraps
09/19/2006 at 11:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
An easy recipe to prepare and very tasty, excellent!!
Great Meal, So filling
09/18/2006 at 05:22pm
User: Ebony from Raleigh, NC User Rating:
I changed the type of mushroom I used to just a garden variety type and I didn't use the zest of orange. This was so delicious and quick and easy to make! Loved it! Definitely will be making this again and trying to mixed up the types of mushrooms and lettuce that I use.
PARTY TIME!
09/14/2006 at 01:50pm
User: Keith from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
that's what happened when I made this dish at a small gathering... i also tried adding chopped shrimp and that went over even better! Food of the gods!
wonderful
09/14/2005 at 09:47am
User: kimberly from walterboro, SC User Rating:
I have made this recipe for my family several times and we love it. It is a wonderful light summer food and fun to eat. The children love making their own wraps and especially like eating with their hands.
so fast and so much flavor!
09/13/2006 at 03:54pm
User: Paige from Houston, TX User Rating:
These wraps are to die for! Even my 2 year-old loves them. SO much flavor...they are amazing! Make them and you won't be sorry!!!!!
good, but needs a punch
09/12/2007 at 12:35pm
User: Susie from Royal Oak, MI User Rating:
This recipe is good but a little too bland for my taste. After tasting it, I added four or five splashes of soy sauce, a little more salt, a few shakes of crushed red pepper and some sliced almonds for more texture. Much better. Overall, a nice meal that is pretty low-carb. But remember, Hoison sauce is filled with sugar.
pretty good, really easy.
09/11/2004 at 10:51pm
User: REBECCA from Houston, TX User Rating:
I heeded the warning of other reviewers and added a bit of heat to this. I added a tsp of garlic chili puree and a couple of those small dried red chilis (chopped). Turned out really well, I'll definetly make this again.
very tasty
09/10/2007 at 06:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The flavorful combination of orange zest and shiitake mushrooms made this recipe a hit with my family. We'll definitely be eating this one again.
Great!!
09/09/2004 at 10:21am
User: MICHELLE from Fabens, TX User Rating:
This is one of the best recipes that i have ever made. its one of the best...i cant wait till another one comes along!
very healthy, pretty good
09/05/2007 at 07:27pm
User: Jill from Anthem, AZ User Rating:
I'm always looking for healthy recipes and this one is. My family really liked them, but we did not love them. I will make again.
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09/04/2006 at 06:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
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This rules for Dinner
09/02/2006 at 07:18pm
User: John from Potomac, MD User Rating:
My family prefers to skip the lettuce and just have this as a main dish. BTW: Using Boneless Chicken thighs is less likley to be dry and tastes great.
Quick, Delicious and Healthy
08/30/2004 at 02:05pm
User: BETH from Cypress, TX User Rating:
What a great meal! I used button mushrooms and skipped the orange zest - because it's what I had. A hit with the whole family. Added a spicier chinese bbq sauce for a little more zing!
Great
08/26/2005 at 09:55am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We made these wraps the day after the show aired! They were so easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Delicious
08/25/2006 at 04:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is excellent and very easy once you get past all the chopping!! With a few minor alterations it turned out as good as any wraps you can get in a restaurant. I omitted the orange zest altogether and added some chili flakes and a little bit of chili sauce. Great if you like a little heat. I also found the sauce to be a little runny for my taste so I dissolved a little cornstarch (flour would work too) in soy sauce and added it. It thickened right up!
Better than PF Chang
08/24/2004 at 01:41pm
User: FRED from Southlake, TX User Rating:
Wonderful recipe. I used about twice the Hoisin sauce and I used Bibb or Butter lettuce which works much better than Iceburg. Great as a left over. Add a little broth when reheating
healthy and fantastic
08/24/2004 at 07:27am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is one of the best recipes I have found anywhere. Not only is it absolutely delicious but it is very healthy too - low carb.
Good dish
08/21/2007 at 08:27pm
User: Jenna from Fairport, NY User Rating:
This was a yummy dish. Just needs some soy sauce, a bit bland without. I will definitely make it again!
Tasty, Tlight, and Easy!
08/16/2004 at 06:20pm
User: GAYLE from gresham, OR User Rating:
This was really wonderful~ made a nice light hot summer day dinner (would be good for lunch as well) The flavors all complimented each other really nicely. The only problem I had was, it was a little hard to wrap and eat, so next time I think I'll try leaving my lettuce leaves larger~ maybe in half. I loved it!
AWESOME FLAVOR
08/16/2004 at 02:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
SOOO easy and full of flavor. Will make this again and again!
Yum--and SO easy!
08/15/2005 at 12:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I liked this a lot, and decided to bump it up to 5 stars because of the speed of the recipe! Of course Rachael's dishes are always quicky, but I thought this would take longer than it did. Also, it's versatile--the flavors are yummy as is, or you can vary the seasoning to get a flavor you want. And you could eat the chicken as is with rice, in the lettuce wraps, in a tortilla or other wrap....however you want!
Excellent and Easy
08/13/2005 at 11:04am
User: Kristin from Austin, TX User Rating:
This recipe was easy, the items were easy to find and it turned out really well. I made it for one with leftover, but it could easily be made for a dinner party or casual get-together. It was tasty and I will make it again soon!
Super Birthday Dinner!
08/09/2004 at 09:49pm
User: MELISSA from McDonough, GA User Rating:
I paired Rachel's lettuce wraps with the pot stickers from the passport to Japan episode to create the PERFECT birthday dinner. All I had to add was a side of sushi rice. The flavors were delicious and the meal was a huge hit. Thanks!
Delicious!!!
08/08/2004 at 12:52pm
User: BRENDA from Wake Village, TX User Rating:
I had some at Chili's recently and wanted a recipe that tasted similar but this one surpasses the chili's version. Very delicious!! EASY TO MAKE TOO!!! Loved it. Thanks Rachel,
I will be making this again!
08/07/2006 at 07:38pm
User: Micah from Astoria, NY User Rating:
I was very happy with this recipe; it even looked quite nice on a good platter surrounded by orange wedges as garnish.
Easy and great
08/05/2006 at 11:27am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Simple recipe and tasted great
YUMMY
08/03/2004 at 03:39pm
User: MARY from Hugo, MN User Rating:
I am a new stay at home Mom and not the greatest cook, this recipe was quick easy and tasted great. I ate it as is my husband had it on a low carb wrap. It heated up well for a quick lunch the next day, would be great on rice as well. YUMMY
Excellent!
08/02/2006 at 04:06pm
User: jennifer from Sheboygan, WI User Rating:
I will make this dish again, for sure!
Very yummy!!
08/02/2004 at 04:41pm
User: DESIREE from Charlestown, MA User Rating:
We really enjoyed this! The flavors were really great. I'm not big into hot stuff, so this was just perfect for me!
Excellent & easy
08/02/2004 at 04:32pm
User: LIZ from st. charles, MO User Rating:
This was a great recipe -- I think this is better than all the restaurant lettuce wraps I've tried. I used regular mushrooms instead of shiitake, ground turkey instead of chicken breast and ground ginger instead of fresh. I also left out the orange zest. Very tasty and couldn't tell anything was missing. I highly recommend.
08/02/2004 at 02:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Spice it up
08/01/2004 at 01:02pm
User: KATHY from Jobstown, NJ User Rating:
This recipe was great! I thought it needed a little bit of zip, so I added just a few drops of hot chile oil and a few red pepper flakes and it was delicious, it you like a little bit of spice.
Just like CPK's!
07/28/2006 at 06:44pm
User: Meredith from New York, NY User Rating:
I am a big fan of finding ways to re-create dishes I've ordered in restaurants. This one closely imitates the taste of the appetizer at one of my favorite restaurants.
Spicy & Quick!
07/28/2004 at 04:57pm
User: KIM from Palmdale, CA User Rating:
Reminds me of Orange chicken that isn't fried! If you are not "carb phobic"it would be good with brown rice too.
EaSy tO dO, AnD ReaLLy ReaLLy gOoD!
07/27/2004 at 08:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
JuSt aLoT oF ChoPPiNg, BuT OtHEr THaN ThaT, SimPLe aNd DeLiCiOuS ReCiPe...
Delicious and Easy!
07/25/2004 at 01:46pm
User: ERIN from Fort Worth, TX User Rating:
I made this recipe for company, and both they and my husband and I loved it! It's so easy and full of flavor, and because it uses lettuce for the wrap, I felt "pleasantly full." I used bibb lettuce instead of iceburg and pine nuts instead of water chestnuts (as per another review.) Fantastic recipe, Rachael!!
Excellent low-carb meal
07/24/2004 at 09:16pm
User: ANNELISE from Scottsdale, AZ User Rating:
This is an excellent recipe that everyone enjoyed, including our picky eleven-year-old. I substituted Char Siu sauce for the hoisin, and it was delicious. I will be using less orange zest next time, though, as I thought the flavor was a little overpowering. Definitely a great meal to serve to guests on a low-carb diet!
Love the variety
07/24/2004 at 07:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
One of the things I love about 30MM is the variety that Rachael helps me bring to my table. This is a quick, easy and tasty Asian-inspired meal. Outstanding.
07/24/2004 at 09:46am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
BUEN PROVECHO
07/23/2004 at 08:31pm
User: NIVIA from crp christi, TX User Rating:
I saw the show during my lunch break and when I left work, went straight to the supermarket and got all the ingredients. Can't wait to make it tonite. Rachel's 30 minute meals are awesome, easy to follow and have made my cooking experiences a lot more enjoyable. BON APETITE!
Yum.
07/23/2004 at 05:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy to make and very flavorful. Even my kids loved it!
I think he's going to keep me....
07/23/2004 at 11:16am
User: KATE from phoenixville, PA User Rating:
I loved this dish...and I felt like a rock star for cooking it. I'm a newleywed and I just started cooking for my husband. My friend turned me on to 30 minute meals and this was the first dish I attempted. I think he's going to keep me ;-)
Excellently Exotic!
07/23/2004 at 06:18am
User: KAREN from Annapolis, MD User Rating:
I just love dishes with an exotic international flare and this recipe definitely had it! I opted for the carbs and had it over brown rice instead of the lettuce wraps. My husband announced that this dish must be a once a week event - he went crazy over it!
Superb!!
07/22/2004 at 08:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Rachael has out done herself this time. This is very light and delicious. I like my food spicy so I added dried chili peppers for an extra kick.
Easy and delicious
07/22/2004 at 12:09pm
User: ANNA from Rancho Cucamonga, CA User Rating:
I loved this dish! I could hardly believe I made it, it's something I would order in a restaurant. I didn't have the mushrooms, and I added more ginger and garlic than recommended, but the recipe is a winner.
Sent this on to my friends!
07/22/2004 at 11:02am
User: CAROL from Agoura Hills, CA User Rating:
Great recipe! As long as you do the prep work before, the cooking then takes only a couple of minutes. I added a few light shakes of hot pepper flakes and a splash of soy sauce. Quick and easy, low fat, low carb, and loaded with flavor. What more could you want in a recipe? Love ya Rachael!
TOOOO Good
07/22/2004 at 08:09am
User: TAMMY from Chesterfield, VA User Rating:
The taste of this dish is soooo good, I had a hard time not eating too much. Although it takes a little time to prep, if you aren't a champion chopper, it's very easy to put together and cooking time is minimal. I'd highly recommend this recipe!
Light and Tasty
07/21/2004 at 04:15pm
User: ALLISON from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
I had friends over last night, picky friends, and made these lettuce wraps. They were wonderful. The sauce added a little spice, orange some sweet and the garlic and ginger were a perfect combo!!!
Rating
07/19/2004 at 08:30pm
User: KAREN from Milwaukee, WI User Rating:
Delicious - easy to make
Chinese BBQ chicken in lettuce wraps
07/19/2004 at 06:37pm
User: NADINE from Herndon, VA User Rating:
I made this for my family this week and it was great. Even my boys--6 and 10--really like it. It only took 10-15 minutes to put together. I will make this again and again. I substituted zucchini for the pepper and I added a little toasted pinenuts since I only had a little bit of leftover water chestnuts--for the crunch. I also didn't have any fresh ginger so I used ground. Also, we didn't bother with the lettuce this time--but I know my boys will think it's fun.
Shrimp wraps
07/18/2004 at 04:40pm
User: SCOTT from Norfolk, VA User Rating:
I made this using shrimp instead of chicken. Good recipe. Probably could use a little less of the Hoison than they say. I would make it again.
Wrap it up!
07/18/2004 at 10:55am
User: KATHY from Kingwood, TX User Rating:
This is a fantastic recipe! Not only is it easy to make, but it rivals the chicken lettuce wraps at my favorite Asian resturaunt! I'm not the biggest bell pepper fan, so I didnt add those and the recipe still tasted great. The only thing I added, is to have soy sauce and wasabi to mix in the soy sauce for an added 'kick', as they do at my favorite resturaunt. Just drizzle it over the mixture after you have placed it in the lettuce. Wrap it up and chow down! Awesome!
Better than a restaurant!!
07/13/2007 at 12:50pm
User: Jennifer from Chagrin Falls, OH User Rating:
I made this recipe for my parents, and we had enough for leftovers the next night (along with the bacon wrapped shrimp & scallops appetizer). This was excellent, and I also added oyster sauce and rice wine vinegar to the hoisin. Next time I think I'll add some red pepper flakes like another person suggested. Thanks, Rachael!
Good but needs a kick
07/12/2007 at 11:34am
User: Laura from Little Rock, AR User Rating:
This was a very tasty take on a favorite restaurant dish, but next time I'll add red pepper flakes or some cayenne to give it a little heat. I added a tablespoon of orange marmalade which helped glaze the chicken and added more orange flavor. Yum!
Great low carb meal
07/12/2004 at 03:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Loved this recipe. Did take a little time to prepare, but overall a very easy recipe and well worth the time in the end. Great for carb-watching people.
Dynomite!
07/12/2004 at 12:30pm
User: DOUGLAS from Rehoboth, MA User Rating:
A little prep work needed but what a result... Great recipe.. I used a little hot sauce for a paste with Hoisin as well ....
07/11/2004 at 10:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
pretty good
07/11/2004 at 08:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dinner has potential, but it was missing something...maybe some heat. Will try again, but will add a chili pepper or something.
simply delicious
07/08/2007 at 10:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The easiet thing I've ever made.
bbq chicken lettuce wraps
07/03/2006 at 01:42pm
User: Jennifer from Maricopa, AZ User Rating:
very tasty,with a citrus undertone! Also quick and easy
Yum-oooo
07/02/2007 at 02:09pm
User: Donnae from San Jose, CA User Rating:
Very easy to make, although the prep time was more than the recipe stated. Great flavor - everyone loved them. We used bib or butter lettuce tho - iceburg breaks to easy. Try them - light, healthy and great taste. Thanks Rach!!
Easy and tasty
06/29/2006 at 08:15am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Super Simple to make. Make a double batch becasue they taste better the next day.
Delicious!!!
06/28/2006 at 10:59pm
User: Lauren from west lafayette, IN User Rating:
This recipe is a pleaser. I made this for my (very picky) boyfriend, and he couldn't get enough. He hates mushrooms, but I chopped them up small and added them anyway. He couldn't even tell cause he loved the flavors so much. I added those crunchy LaChoy noodles on top, and it added more of a crunch.
Yummy!
06/27/2006 at 12:20pm
User: Jessica from Baton Rouge, LA User Rating:
My boyfriend and I love the lettuce wraps from PF Changs so we were excited to try this recipe! It was so good! It tasted different than the PF Chang dish but it still was so good and easy!
Eh...
06/21/2006 at 03:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These had very little flavor even after I almost doubled the hoison sauce and added some soy sauce. Didn't care for the orange zest either, stood out too much and didn't mix well with the other bland flavors.
satisfying
06/19/2006 at 06:31pm
User: Jennifer from Meridian, ID User Rating:
The taste was rich and full of different layers of taste, thus making a healthy, fulfilling, and weight-conscious meal. The orange spritzing was messy but fun in a casual setting.
great
06/18/2005 at 05:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
nice for Low carb dieters!
Very easy to make, adaptable
06/07/2006 at 02:28pm
User: Marie from Portland, OR User Rating:
I tried making this recipe last night and it was very tasty. Like another reviewer suggested, I added to the hoisin sauce to give the dish more flavor. I added sweet red chili sauce, oyster sauce, lemon juice and rice vinegar. I also added cut up canned baby corn in with the water chestnuts. Instead of wrapping in iceburg lettuce, I wrapped it in spinach leaves for more vitamins. I would make a variation of this recipe again.
Loved It
05/26/2006 at 06:54pm
User: Harrison from Tampa, FL User Rating:
This recipe was great. It has so many strong flavors contributing to the delicious taste. The only thing that I would change is to add a little soy sauce for saltiness and a touch of crushed red pepper for some heat!
Awesome with some substitutions
05/21/2006 at 09:25pm
User: Danielle from Rocky Hill, CT User Rating:
I don't like watercrest chestnuts so intead I added shredded carrot and brocolli flourets, finely chopped. I love this dish, they serve it at P.F Chengs (which they don't have in the northeast) and other chain chinese places. I love Rachel but her recipes aren't 30 min. meals for the average person. It takes me 30 min. just to chop the ingredients.
Delicious!!!!!!!
05/16/2008 at 09:16pm
User: Avis from Charlotte, NC User Rating:
This recipe is so good!!!!!!! Be sure and have all your ingredients chopped and ready to add to skillet, because the cook time is very fast. The only things I changed were that I used an extra 1 or 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce, and I squeezed the juice from about 1/4 the orange directly into the skillet before serving. Delicious!!!!!!
My daughter's Favorite
05/11/2005 at 09:50pm
User: RENEE from Thiensville, WI User Rating:
The kid is a self-proclaimed vegetarian, but she loved these and wants to have them again and again. What more can I say?
Fantastic wrap
05/09/2006 at 02:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is an extremely tasty and easy meal. We have tried it with chicken and with tofu. I've made it a half dozen different times, for different people, and everyone LOVES it!
Delicious
05/06/2005 at 06:35pm
User: Jasmin from port moody, DC User Rating:
I love this recipe and its great for people who dont have time to make a big meal.
Who needs a restaurant?
04/29/2007 at 12:22am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was able to make Lettuce Wraps that were right up there in taste & quality with restaurants taht also serve them up!
Renee from Massachusetts
04/27/2007 at 01:24pm
User: Renee from Swampscott, MA User Rating:
This recipe was excellent. I made it with ground turkey breast, and omitted the orange zest based on other recommendations. I love how this recipe can remain low carb and waste friendly, but can always be served over rice for those in the family who are lucky enough to not have to care. :) This is a keeper.
3 1/2 stars
04/19/2008 at 08:14pm
User: R from Hamilton, CA User Rating:
I'd add half a star if I could. The recipe was ok - but not a favourite. There are a lot of ingredients, so I found the prep time took a little longer than Rachel's recipes usually take. Flavours are nice, but I wasn't really fond of the orange zest and would skip it if I made this again. Once prepared, it heats up well - so if its prepared ahead of time, it would be a quick, light and healthy summer meal.
Thanks, Rachel!
04/16/2008 at 06:43pm
User: Lori from Old Hickory, TN User Rating:
I knew when I saw this episode that my husband would love them. :) So, today I made them for lunch; I never follow a recipe EXACTLY, though. I didn't do the pepper, but added some scallion and celery, soy, LOTS of ginger, and sesame oil. They were a HUGE hit - he told me I could do them really often. :D Oh, I also julienned some cucumber, grated some carrot, and had some bean sprouts for him to add. They're going to be a staple here. :)
Yummy!
04/15/2007 at 01:17am
User: sandra from laguna niguel, CA User Rating:
I added bell peppers, grated carrots, and a little bit of garlic chili sauce. I omitted the orange zest because I didn't think I'd like the flavor. I also didn't have any chestnuts on hand. It was really good, full of flavor and I'm really glad there's a new way for me to use hosin sauce. I think it would also be good with white rice.
Great
04/14/2006 at 08:20am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great. love it
Good Cooking
04/14/2005 at 05:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
All you do is take some chicken and barbeque sauce
Wonderful and Healthy
04/11/2005 at 04:17pm
User: LEEANN from Benicia, CA User Rating:
This was such a nice light dinner. My husband really Loved it, and now I'm trying to find other recipes that are lettuce wraps. GREAT RECIPE
Easy and delicious, but long prep time
04/10/2007 at 05:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this recipe and it's very simple to make, but requires a decent amount of prep time. With all the fine chopping of chicken, garlic, and veggies, and peeling and grating ginger, I found it took a lot longer to put together than expected. A great dish over rice and leftovers really hold up well.
quick
04/10/2006 at 05:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
& easy
good eats
04/08/2005 at 06:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
will chop the chicken into smaller chunks next time i make this...
Patricia Wada
04/06/2006 at 04:09pm
User: Patricia from Union, KY User Rating:
easy, exotic tasting, even the kids loved it.
Easy and Just Delicious
04/05/2007 at 09:05pm
User: Karen from Anchorage, AK User Rating:
This was the best-everyone I served it to thought it was fabulous. Thanks, Rachael, for another winning recipe!
Super meal, crowd pleaser
04/04/2008 at 03:08pm
User: Allison from Waukegan, IL User Rating:
Love this meal. I'm making it for a family visiting my family. Once you've played with other Oriental sauces and ingredients, you can jazz it up, too. The suggestion to use sesame oil and rice vinegar is good. Also, some chili paste give it some spice. Hoisin is not spicy, more sweet. OH, I forgot. I used ground chicken thanks to the ground turkey suggestion here. I really don't like how dry sauteed chix can be. The ground chicken is juicier cooked on a high heat, I think anyway.
sooooo good
04/04/2006 at 04:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy and tastes very good
Great quick tasty dinner
04/01/2006 at 01:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is not only easy to make, but my whole family loved it, including my picky eater.
Great dinner
03/30/2005 at 08:04pm
User: Maggie from Traverse City, MI User Rating:
I made this tonight and I was pleasantly surprised. I did not have any hoisin and the ones I looked at had a lot of sugar/carbs in them so I got a chix rub (less carbs) and I added a little soy sauce to it. I did not have any peppers (I forgot) but they turned out delicious. I would definitely make these again!
Barbecued Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps
03/27/2007 at 10:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to make and tastes excellent. If you love ginger you will love these.
GREAT!
03/25/2006 at 08:46pm
User: Doris from North Hollywood, CA User Rating:
My family LOVED this dish! It was finished in a heart beat!!! Very easy to make!
Healthy & Tasty
03/25/2006 at 12:35pm
User: Natalie from Joliet, IL User Rating:
This is a great light and healthy meal that is full of flavor! I may try serving it over white rice the next time I make it.
SOOO Good!
03/24/2005 at 07:10pm
User: ALLISON from Flagstaff, AZ User Rating:
This recipe was so yummy! I omitted the mushrooms, because I hate mushrooms and served it over brown rice. Very healthful, fresh, and delicious! My family loved it!
yummy
03/23/2006 at 01:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
yummy
Easy and delicious!
03/22/2005 at 05:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a great recipe and could served as either an appetizer or meal.
Tasty
03/21/2006 at 10:40pm
User: Kari from Owensboro, KY User Rating:
I loved the crunchiness of the lettuce with the chicken! My young children thoroughly enjoyed this dish, as did my husband and I. I'll definately be making it again soon! Thanks Rachael!
Good stuff
03/20/2005 at 01:47pm
User: Keith from Baton Rouge, LA User Rating:
A little prep work but not bad. Very good dish.
Pretty good
03/19/2006 at 10:16pm
User: David from Richfield, MN User Rating:
Overall very good, but the citrus taste was strong and the mushrooms were a little slimey.
Added some punch and they were great!
03/18/2007 at 02:19pm
User: Pam from San Ramon, CA User Rating:
This is a great start for yummy wraps. I added garlic chili sauce to chicken and served with hot sweet mustard.
Could eat them everyday
03/18/2006 at 01:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought these were delicious and so did my husband (who doesn't like mushrooms). I used peanut oil to cook the chicken, used the lemon rind instead of orange and added about 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts towards the end and it was great! I would eat them as a meal or appetizer.
Very tasty
03/17/2006 at 06:23pm
User: karina from oak park, CA User Rating:
This is a quick and somewhat healthy way to use a pound of ground turkey in your feezer/fridge. I got it on the dinner in no time and it tasted great.
Barbecued Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wrap Review
03/14/2006 at 11:53am
User: Sarah from Orange, CA User Rating:
I made this recipe last night and it turned out wonderful. I love the lettuce wraps at a local restaurant but I liked these even better. The recipe was very easy to follow. Thank you.
Awesome!
03/14/2005 at 05:54pm
User: JENNIFER from Charlotte, NC User Rating:
These wraps were great! Very low carb too! I'll make these all the time.
Very tasty!
03/13/2006 at 07:38pm
User: Thao from Woodbury, MN User Rating:
I was impressed at how good this was. I would definitely make it again. Squeezing the orange slices over the mixture was delicious!
Fun/Easy/Um Um Good
03/13/2006 at 10:53am
User: MARY from Nine Mile Falls, WA User Rating:
This was very fun to make with my daughter (who is 18). She enjoyed putting it together and the taste was very good. We loved it and loved making it!
Husband Liked it, but I did not...
03/12/2007 at 05:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
and he's the picky eater. I used carrots instead of mushrooms (husband does not like mushroom.) I think it had too much orange flavor, but perhaps that was because I was using something sweet (carrot) in place of the mushroom. The husband helped make this (always a plus!) and he gobbled it up. I would eat it again, but it was too orangy for me.
Fantastic! Even better with substitutes...
03/12/2007 at 05:43pm
User: Jennifer from Grapevine, TX User Rating:
I substiuted chik'n (veggie protein) strips for the chicken for a wonderful vegetarian meal! Because the chik'n strips are already seasoned, you can skip the salt & pepper. I also agree with other reviews here, forget about the orange zest...it just takes over...and not in a good way.
Very Sweet and Easy
03/11/2005 at 08:41pm
User: ELSA from Chula Vista, CA User Rating:
I love ordering the lettuce wraps in the chinese restaurant, I CAN NOW make them at home. There is a lot of chopping going on, but worth the effort.
WHY?
03/10/2006 at 06:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I really wish I knew why Rachael'e recipes are always rushed and not tested out. It's like she just makes it up for the show and that's it. If she really cooked some of her dishes, we would not always have to read the reviews to find out what does not work with the recipe and how to fix it. It boggles my mind that the Food Network continues to put this fraud and fake on the air.
wonderful
03/10/2006 at 03:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i would just like to say that i am a young married woman who is trying to make my life more healthy and this meal is wonderful! i cooked it for my husband and he loved it as well! thank you for coming up with wonderful ideas! they are amazing!
Wow, this really is good!!
03/10/2006 at 09:04am
User: shelley from Suwanee, GA User Rating:
I love lettuce wraps and this recipe did not disappoint. I did substitute ground chicken for the chopped boneless breasts, omitted all the orange and added oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, sherry and a little garlic chili sauce for some kick. It was delicious and the kids loved it.
ABSOLUTE MUST TRY THIS
03/10/2005 at 05:33pm
User: REBECCA from Austin, TX User Rating:
This recipe gets two thumbs way up! I followed as is and added a little heat. It's sooo good you almost don't want to share the recipe.
Barbecued Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps
03/09/2006 at 10:54am
User: Marian from Indio, CA User Rating:
THE PREP TIME TOOK LONGER THAN I WOULD HAVE LIKED, BUT I SURE THE MORE I MAKE IT, THE EASIER IT WILL GET.... THIS WAS GREAT...I MADE ONE BREST FOR EACH PERSON, WELL THAT WAS NOT ENOUGH.... MY FAMILY AND MYSELF REALLY ENJOYED IT AND WILL MAKE IT AGAIN. I HAVE ALREADY PASSED THIS RECEIPT ON TO SEVERAL OF MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.... THANK YOU....
really good and easy
03/08/2008 at 02:19am
User: Julia from Bridge City, TX User Rating:
I loved it when I came across this recipe. I have never been able to eat lettuce wraps at restaurants because I am allergic to water chestnuts and they premake the mix and cant remove them. To cut down on the overpowering orange taste i just used the juice and little zest and added some chili paste to make it more spicy.
Yum-O!
03/07/2006 at 11:07am
User: Shannon from East Lansing, MI User Rating:
These lettuce wraps were very tasty. I had never tried hoisin sauce, but it added something interesting to the mix of flavors and crunch. You should definitely try it!
just make the real thing
03/06/2006 at 02:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
As with most of her recipes, Rachael has once again tried to make the real thing and fallen short. I am simply amazed that people think this is good. I would hate to be at their family dinner table on other evenings if this is such a great dinner!
Delicious!
03/04/2006 at 10:15pm
User: Kim from Sacramento, CA User Rating:
I made this recipe by following the directions, but I seasoned the chicken breast with a little garlic salt and pepper and I coated the meat with a little hot chili oil. I also duplicated PF Chang's lettuce wrap sauce by mixing Chinese mustard, hot chili paste, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. It was wonderful! I would advise to either omit or use the orange zest sparingly because it can overpower the dish. I can't wait to make this for my friends. They are going to love it.
Very Tasty But VERY messy!
03/04/2005 at 06:06am
User: SHANNON from Clayton, NJ User Rating:
These "wraps" were delicious! The 1st time we made them with beef, 2nd time with chicken ~ the chicken was SO much better, but both were excellent. We love Rachel!
NOT QUITE
03/03/2006 at 08:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
As with most of her recipes, Rachael has once again tried to make the real thing and fallen short. I am simply amazed that people think this is good. I would hate to be at their family dinner table on other evenings if this is such a great dinner!
Fresh, healthy, and tasty, too
03/01/2006 at 05:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Thank you for this recipe, Rachel! These taste exactly like a local family-owned upscale chinese restaurant makes. My husband and I love them, and now I can make them at home! I was happy to discover the hoisen sauce, which must be the same type of sauce they use at the restaurant. This recipe is in my cookbook and I've probably already made it 10 times. I add toasted pinenuts (the restaurant-version has them) and it adds even more delicious taste and a slight nutty flavor. We also like to use more hoisen sauce mixed with a little sweet chili sauce spooned over the top of the lettuce wraps. These are 10+ stars
Good but something missing
03/01/2005 at 11:33am
User: KRISTINA from Providence Village, TX User Rating:
There's lots of chopping going on but, otherwise it's pretty easy. My boyfriend and son liked it. I loved the shiitake flavor but, the hoisin wasn't enough. The taste of the sauce was flat. Unfortunately I don't have any suggestions of what to add but, will experiment with maybe a sweeter sauce in addition to hoisin. Char Siu sauce? Very fun meal though to have with kids.
Easy on the Orange Zest!
02/28/2005 at 06:39pm
User: SHELLEY from Honolulu, HI User Rating:
I would actually give this 3 and a half stars. I liked the texture, and the flavor was good too. Dried shiitakes would give more flavor. I wasn't that fond of the orange zest--too fruity. This was much better than the shrimp and scallops with bacon, although it took me about an hour to do both dishes (I even prechopped the bell pepper and water chestnuts!)
GREAT!!!
02/26/2006 at 09:47pm
User: SHARON from Big Spring , TX User Rating:
I have made this recipe twice and my family loves it. I like to serve it over rice and it tastes great! Thanks Rachel!
Very easy.
02/26/2005 at 11:37pm
User: JASON from Porterville, CA User Rating:
I'm a cook of sorts and this was very easy and everyone in the family loved it.
The best of the Best!
02/26/2005 at 07:35pm
User: JUNE from DeWitt, IA User Rating:
This is a definate keeper. Way to go Rachel!!!!!!!! Hope you will make a chinese recipe with chinese chile sauce. Yum!!!!!!!!
Love it!!!!
02/25/2005 at 06:46pm
User: JANAL from Okemos, MI User Rating:
Rachel has never let me down with her recipes and this is no exception. This is delicious. I made it without the mushrooms, and substituted diced yellow onion for scallions (because its what I had) but it was delicious. I left in the orange peel. I thought it was a nice compliment to the spicy sauce, although I did add 1 tablespoon more of the Hoisin so that it would be nice and coated. You'll love this meal. I know I did.
Fabulous -- will definitely make again!
02/24/2005 at 11:31pm
User: KRISTEN from La Grange Park, IL User Rating:
This is one of my new Rachael favorites! Unlike some of the other reviewers, I didn't think that the orange zest was overpowering at all. So easy to make -- I would suggest slicing the head of lettuce in half instead of quarters for easier wrapping. YUM!
Well, well...
02/24/2005 at 09:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I often have poor results with 30min meals, which is a shame because I love the show. This was the exception. Make sure you have everything ready to go before you start to cook bc it goes really fast. Take the advice of the other reviewers. I added to the hoisin lemon, tabasco, chili sauce, rice wine vinegar,toasted sesame oil, and some crushed red peppers, which made a HUGE improvement to the sauce. Skip the orange zest. Add some peanuts to the wraps with a bit of lemon juice = HEAVEN! Thanks for the suggestions everyone!
easy and so tasty
02/24/2005 at 10:54am
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