Description
Spicy Korean Sammies and Lettuce Wraps offer a mouthwatering fusion of bold Korean flavors and fresh, crisp textures. Succulent proteins nestled in crisp lettuce or pillowy buns create an irresistible meal that brings Korean street food charm right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (453.6 g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
Vegetables and Garnishes:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup (80 g) sliced cucumber
- ½ cup (75 g) sliced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup (40 g) thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)
Condiments and Bread Options:
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 whole wheat sandwich rolls or 8 large lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant chicken salad base by thoroughly blending shredded chicken with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, zesty lemon juice, and seasoning until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Carefully slice sandwich rolls horizontally, creating a welcoming pocket for the robust chicken mixture.
- Layer the prepared chicken blend generously into each split roll, ensuring even coverage.
- Enhance the sammies with crisp textural elements: scatter fresh shredded lettuce, thinly sliced cucumber, vibrant red bell pepper strips, and delicate red onion rings across the chicken filling.
- For lettuce wrap enthusiasts, select large, pristine lettuce leaves as flexible vessels for the chicken mixture.
- Gently center a portion of the chicken salad onto each lettuce leaf, creating a protein-rich foundation.
- Crown the lettuce wraps with additional crisp vegetation: shredded lettuce, cucumber crescents, ruby-red bell pepper slivers, delicate red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh aromatic herbs.
- Artfully arrange the completed sammies and lettuce wraps on an inviting platter, presenting a colorful and appetizing meal ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken in herb-infused olive oil before shredding for deeper taste profiles.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or mashed avocado for lighter, protein-rich alternatives suitable for health-conscious diners.
- Use gluten-free rolls or large butter lettuce leaves to create celiac-friendly and low-carb versions of this versatile dish.
- Elevate texture by quickly toasting sandwich rolls
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg