Chicken Rolls with Thai Flavors
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
- 8 large lettuce leaves
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F/180°C.
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness.
- In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, fish sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Cut each chicken breast into 4 strips.
- Place a large lettuce leaf on a plate and top with 2-3 chicken strips.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts.
- Roll the lettuce leaf up around the chicken.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken strips and lettuce leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Verdict:
This recipe is a flavorful and healthy take on chicken rolls. The Thai-inspired marinade brings a delicious balance of sweet, salty and spicy flavors. The addition of peanuts and cilantro adds a fresh crunch to the rolls.
Serving suggestion:
These chicken rolls with Thai flavors are perfect for a light and healthy dinner or as a finger food to entertain guests. Serve them with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes for an extra kick of flavor.
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