Sous Vide Garlic Butter Halibut – Izzy Cooking

Normally, I try to feature a variety of different bloggers and recipes, but apparently, I liked Izzy Cooking so much, I’m back with them already!  You can learn more about Izzy here, and check out the other recipe of theirs I’ve recently reviewed, crème brûlée, here.  The only thing I changed in this recipe is using Crushed Peppercorn and Garlic Rub in place of the fresh garlic. 

Here’s a quick Sous Vide refresher:

Sous Vide is a method of cooking foods in a water bath at a precisely controlled (lower) temperature for an extended period time. The results speak for themselves. You won’t ever worry about overcooking an expensive cut of meat, it will come out perfectly tender and juicy, based on the temperature YOU select, every single time. So far, I notice also that using the sous vide method leaves me time to do other things, as it’s a matter of placing your food in a reusable or zip top bag and into the water, pressing START and it does its thing.

Sous Vide and Seafood

The sous vide method of cooking is a fantastic way to preserve the texture and flavor of your seafood, without ever overcooking.  It is also one of the most nutritious methods of cooking, since we are using a lower temperature, we will be retaining more nutrients.  Also, it’s just so darn easy, you definitely should give it a try.  Okay, let’s jump right in!!

Ingredients

  • 1-pound fresh halibut filet
  • ¾ teaspoon Crushed Peppercorn and Garlic Rub
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Fill the inner pot of the Deluxe Multi Cooker with water 1″ below the ½ fill line. Lock the lid and select SOUS VIDE. Set the temperature to 132° F and the timer for 1 hour; press and hold START.

Slice lemon into about 5-6 slices.

Season Halibut with salt and pepper to taste.  Sprinkle with Crushed Peppercorn and Garlic Rub, add thyme and butter to each filet. 

Place lemons is a reusable or zip top freezer bag, then add halibut over the lemon in one layer.  Use more bags as needed if you are not able to cook in one layer. 

When you hear beeps and ADD is displayed on the DMC, open the lid and submerge the bag gently in water using the water displacement method. 

Water Displacement method – seal the bag almost all the way, leaving a small corner open.  Slowly submerge the bag into the water, gently pressing to help air escape.  Seal bag when food is completely submerged (but NOT the top of the bag), seal the bag.

Lock the lid and press START. It will display the word “RUN”.

Cooking times:

  • If your filets are 1’ thick, cook between 30-45 minutes
  • If your filets are 1.5” thick, cook between 45-60 minutes

When the timer is up (or when you are finished cooking based on thickness), press CANCEL. Carefully remove the bag. Use a fish spatula to gently remove halibut from bag and onto plate or board.  Pat dry and let rest a few minutes.

Heat your skillet over medium-high heat, adding one tablespoon butter.  When butter is foaming, add halibut to skillet and sear about 30 seconds until lightly browned. Remove from pan immediately.

Garnish with parsley, if desired.  Serve with lemon wedges.

That’s it!  This is a great recipe if you’re just starting out with sous vide, easy and oh, so delicious and buttery!  Definitely head over to Izzy Cooking and show them some love, tell them I said hello!

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Sous Vide Garlic Butter Halibut

Fresh Halibut is so delicious when cooked in a silky garlic butter sauce, and incredibly easy to make using the Sous Vide method! 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 181 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh halibut filet
  • ¾ tsp Crushed Peppercorn and Garlic Rub
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butted, divided
  • kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Fill the inner pot of the Deluxe Multi Cooker with water1" below the ½ fill line. Lock the lid and select SOUS VIDE. Set the temperature to 132° F and the timer for 1 hour; press and hold START.
  • Slice lemon into about 5-6 slices.
  • Season Halibut with salt and pepper to taste.  Sprinkle with Crushed Peppercorn and Garlic Rub, add thyme and butter to each filet. 
  • Place lemons in a reusable or zip top freezer bag, then add halibut over the lemon in one layer.  Use more bags as needed if you are not able to cook in one layer. 
  • When you hear beeps and ADD is displayed on the DMC, open the lid and submerge the bag gently in water using the water displacement method.  Lock the lid and press START. It will display the word"RUN".
  • Cooking times:
    § If your filets are 1’ thick, cook between 30-45 minutes
    § If your filets are 1.5” thick, cook between45-60 minutes
  • When the timer is up (or when you are finished cooking based on thickness), press CANCEL. Carefully remove the bag. Use a fish spatula to gently remove halibut from bag and onto plate or board.  Pat dry and let rest a few minutes.
  • Heat your skillet over medium-high heat, adding one tablespoon butter.  When butter is foaming, add halibut to skillet and sear about 30 seconds until lightly browned. Remove from pan immediately.
  • Garnish with parsley, if desired.  Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 21gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 510mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 386IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword halibut, sous vide
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Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs – Middle Eastern Style – Once Upon a Chef (Video)

Searching for chicken kebab recipes, I found this one from Jenn over at Once Upon a Chef.  You can learn more about Jenn here, and I would encourage you to visit her blog, especially as she is a classically-trained chef who appears to have some really delicious recipes. 

I decided to give this a try skewers in the Deluxe Air Fryer, and it was a big hit!!  I love my Air Fryer for so many things, including desserts (check out my air fryer beignets here) but I do enjoy using the rotisserie basket, the spit (I made Peruvian chicken) and especially our air fryer skewers!  Here is some info on our Air Fryer:

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Back to our kebabs – the flavors were really terrific!  This was my first time marinating any kind of meat in yogurt, and I found the chicken to be perfectly tender and juicy.  I found an article from Bon Appetit, which explains what a yogurt marinade does for meats.  Here is an excerpt: 

Yogurt tenderizes meat much more gently and effectively than regular marinades. While acidic vinegar- or citrus-based marinades can toughen proteins like chicken breast to a rubbery consistency, yogurt slowly tenderizes them, resulting in meat that can practically be pulled apart by hand. Yogurt marinades are highly effective when left on proteins for an elongated period of time (in the 12 hour ball park), but they work well in short-term scenarios too.

We found it to be crispy on the outside, while still tender and juicy on the inside, and the flavors were delectable, without being over-the-top spicy, even with a full teaspoon of red pepper.  Even my picky eaters loved it, so it’s a keeper for our family to be sure.  Enough said, let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Zest from one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1¾ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 2½ to 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks

Instructions

Zest and juice one lemon, Press garlic and chop onion.

In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic. Mix well. 

Thread the chicken onto air fryer skewers, alternating with the red onions. Brush the marinade all over the meat, coating well. Place in reusable bag and refrigerate at least eight hours or overnight.

Remove from bag and snap into place on skewer rotisserie.  Set to ROTISSERIE for 20 minutes, press button to Start.

When timer is up, remove from Air Fryer with rotisserie tool.  Serve immediately.

That’s it!  This is a great recipe, very easy to throw together, and I love that I did not have to watch the kebabs on a grill, as I tend to burn them there, lol!  Please let me know if you give this a try and what you think of it.  Please be sure to head over to visit Jenn at Once Upon a Chef, and tell her I said hello!

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Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs

Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, these Middle-Eastern Style Chicken Kebabs are full of delicious flavors, and came out great in the Air Fryer. Try it today!!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 461 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1.8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • zest from one lemon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 5 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 2.5-3 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks

Instructions
 

  • Zest and juice one lemon, press garlic and chop onion.
  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt,olive oil, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic. Mix well. 
  • Thread the chicken onto air fryer skewers,alternating with the red onions. Brush the marinade all over the meat, coating well. Place in reusable bag and refrigerate at least eight hours or overnight.
  • Remove from bag and snap into place on skewer rotisserie.  Set to ROTISSERIE for 20 minutes, press button to Start.
  • When timer is up, remove from Air Fryer with rotisserie tool.  Serve immediately.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 461kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 61gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 272mgSodium: 1315mgPotassium: 869mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 717IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 3mg
Keyword kebabs
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Easy Homemade Salsa – A Spicy Perspective (Video)

Would you eat salsa for breakfast? I do! I put it on my eggs, on grilled meats, and of course, with chips. I really love salsa, but I’ve never found one that I found to be restaurant quality – until now. Sommer Collier over at A Spicy Perspective has created the most delicious salsa quick and easy salsa, and I honestly don’t know how I lived without it all these years! You can learn more about Sommer here.

This recipe is not only delicious, it’s super healthy and really comes together quick. I hope to share another salsa recipe with you in a few weeks, which is my other favorite, however because it’s fire-roasted, it takes just a little more time. I love that today’s recipe uses San Marzano tomatoes, they are truly the best canned tomatoes you can get, and I think it makes the difference in quality. Fun fact: if your can of San Marzano tomatoes is marked “certified”, that means the tomatoes were definitely grown n that region, which I believe is near the bottom of Mount Vesuvius.

I used my Flex+ Multi-Prep Set for this recipe. You can check out the info on this product below, it really does a LOT:

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Just click the power handle to one of the attachments, choose a blade (food processor) or beaters/whisks (hand mixer), pop on one of the batteries, and you’re ready to go. We’ve included two rechargeable batteries to give you about 60 minutes of total run time.

I love that it’s three products in one, but my favorite feature is that it’s cordless AND the batteries last @ 2hours!!

It made quick work of the salsa ingredients, which left me more time to enjoy it all! Okay, I had to share, but this recipe makes a TON of salsa, and it freezes beautifully. Enough said, let’s jump right in!!

Ingredients

  • 12-ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 1 red onion, peeled and quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3 jalapenos
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2-3 teaspoons cumin
  • 2-3 teaspoons sugar (optional)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 15-ounces San Marzano tomatoes
  • 4.5 ounces diced green chiles, your preference of heat (mild, medium or hot)

Instructions

Peel the garlic, peel and quarter the red onion, juice the lime and remove seeds from jalapenos.

Add all of the ingredients to your food processor. Pulse to desired consistency. Serve with chips.

That’s it! This will stay fresh in the refrigerator up to 14 days, or you can freeze it as well. So easy and delicious, I do hope that you’ll give this a try, let me know if you do. Please do go and visit Sommer over at A Spicy Perspective, and tell her I said hello!!

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Easy Homemade Salsa

If you’re looking for salsa that’s easy to make AND delicious, you’ve found it!  This recipe from has all the right veggies, the perfect amount of heat, and is simply AMAZING!!
4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 20 servings
Calories 15 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 1 red onion, peeled and quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3 jalapenos
  • cup fresh cilantro
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2-3 tsp ground cumin
  • 2-3 tsp sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 15 oz San Marzano tomatoes
  • 4.5 oz diced Hatch Chiles, your preference of heat (mild, medium or hot)

Instructions
 

  • Peel the garlic, peel and quarter the red onion, juice the lime and remove seeds from jalapenos.
  • Add all of the ingredients to your food processor. Pulse to desired consistency. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 233mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 161IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Keyword salsa
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken – Food & Wine (Video)

Fried chicken is one of those dishes that I love, but never made – until now!  After researching many recipes, I came across this one from Dave Arnold of Food & Wine.  I think it hits the perfect blend of sweet with just a hint of spice, and the crust is oh, so crunchy, that it’s sure to be a family favorite!  Marinating the chicken is definitely the secret to meat that is super moist and very flavorful.

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Let’s jump right in!!

Ingredients

  • 1-quart whole milk
  • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons of Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 8-pounds of bone-in chicken pieces
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 4-5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

Warm 1 cup of milk, the salt and sugar over medium heat until sugar and salt are dissolved (do not bring to a boil). Remove from heat, and add mixture to the remaining milk.  Add the chicken pieces, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Remove chicken from marinade, and pat dry.   

Combine eggs, buttermilk, sweet paprika, hot sauce, salt, pepper, baking powder and baking soda. Whisk well.

Place @ 2 cups of flour in a separate bowl.  Dredge chicken piece with flour, tapping off any excess.  Dip chicken into buttermilk, letting any extra buttermilk drip off into the bowl, then dip chicken back into the flour, coating all sides. Place on a rack, and continue until all chicken is coated.  Add more flour if needed. 

Heat the oil in a large skillet  to 350 ⁰F. Add chicken in a single layer to pan, and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until golden, @18-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165⁰ F.

Remove chicken to rack to cool and drain.  Fry remaining chicken, serve immediately.

That’s it!  Please let me know if you give this a try, and what, if anything, you would do differently.  This was a perfect recipe for my family, we will definitely be making this again.  Let’s make great food together!

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken

The perfect blend of sweet and spice, this juicy fried chicken has a crust that is extra crispy and oh, so flavorful!
4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating TIme 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 2983 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 qt whole milk
  • ¾ cup kosher salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 8 lb bone-in chicken pieces
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 4-5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 qt vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions
 

  • Warm 1 cup of milk, the salt and sugar over medium heat until sugar and salt are dissolved (do not bring to a boil). Remove from heat, and add mixture to the remaining milk.  Add the chicken pieces, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, and pat dry.   
  • Combine eggs, buttermilk, sweet paprika, hot sauce, salt, pepper, baking powder and baking soda. Whisk well.
  • Place @ 2 cups of flour in a separate bowl.  Dredge chicken piece with flour,tapping off any excess.  Dip chicken into buttermilk, letting any extra buttermilk drip off into the bowl, then dip chicken back into the flour, coating all sides. Place on a rack, and continue until all chicken is coated.  Add more flour as needed. 
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet  to 350⁰F. Add chicken in a single layer to pan, and cook over medium heat, tuning occasionally, until golden, @18-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches165⁰ F.
  • Remove chicken to rack to cool and drain.  Fry remaining chicken, serve immediately.

Nutrition Estimate

Serving: 1gCalories: 2983kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 145gFat: 224gSaturated Fat: 45gPolyunsaturated Fat: 103gMonounsaturated Fat: 61gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 477mgSodium: 455mgPotassium: 1796mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 1007IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 464mgIron: 9mg
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(Cheesy) Garlic Bread – AKA My Take on a Joshua Weissman Recipe

Happiness is warm, cheesy and garlicky – in my book, anyway!  I was thrilled when I came across Joshua Weissman and his delicious recipes.  You can read more about Joshua’s story here.  His personal story, and struggles with his weight, are very inspiring, and I hope that you will take the time to learn more about him.  His recipe videos are fun, educational and you will be able to see his passion for cooking shining through. 

For this recipe, I am featuring our Stone Bar Pan.  I have had mine for almost 26 years, and use for everything from garlic bread, cooking bacon in the oven, seafood, meat, cookies, brownies, and I’ve even made “SpongeBob Square Pancakes” on them!!

Made in the USA, they are Microwave-, freezer, oven-, dishwasher-, and broiler-safe to 550°F. Like all our stones, you can use it to make your favorite baked goods, frozen foods, or reheated leftovers that are just as good or better than day one. And it only gets better with age. A nonstick seasoning will develop as you use it—the darker it looks, the better it cooks!

If you don’t have our stones yet, you should definitely give it a try!  Check it out here.

For this recipe, Joshua shared three different ways to make garlic bread, I chose the classic version, as that is what my family likes best.  The only addition I made to this was to add in some fresh mozzarella cheese, because my guys LOVE cheesy garlic bread.  This recipe did not disappoint!  It has the PERFECT amounts of garlic and all the seasonings – and butter – so if you like garlic bread, you will LOVE this recipe, with or without the extra mozzarella.  Enough said, let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
  • ¼ cup Fresh Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1 large ciabatta loaf

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 ⁰F.

Peel and chop garlic.  Wash, then chop the flat Italian parsley.

Grate your Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

Combine softened butter, garlic, parsley, Parmesan and Mozzarella.  Mix well.

Slice loaf of Ciabatta bread in half lengthwise.  Spread garlic butter mixture all over the cut bread, being sure cover with all of the garlicky deliciousness.

Place on a Stone or baking pan, and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown. 

Remove from oven, then slice and serve. 

That’s it! Such an easy recipe that is sure to become a family favorite, please let me know if you give this a try. Please be sure to visit Joshua’s blog here, and tell him I said hello!

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Cheesy Garlic Bread

Infused with garlic, butter and seasonings, filled with flavor AND cheesy goodness,this garlic bread recipe from @joshuaweissman is such an easy recipe to put together,and sure to become a family favorite!
5 from 2 votes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley,finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Reggiano Cheese, grated
  • ¼ cup Fresh Mozzarella, grated
  • 1 large Ciabatta Loaf

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 ⁰F.
  • Peel and chop garlic.  Wash, then chop the flat Italian parsley.
  • Grate Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Combine softened butter, garlic, parsley, Parmesan and Mozzarella.  Mix well.
  • Slice loaf of Ciabatta bread in half lengthwise. Spread garlic butter mixture all over the cut bread, being sure cover with all of the garlicky deliciousness.
  • Place on a Stone or baking pan, and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.  Remove from oven, then slice and serve. 
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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps – Pampered Chef (Video)

Thai food is still pretty new to me, and I’ll admit, I was a bit hesitant to give this a try.  Since the first time, I have this deliciousness at least twice more!  Fresh and packed with flavor and texture, these chicken lettuce wraps are a delicious and quick meal you can have on the table in no time!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 lb. (450 g) chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
  • ¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper
  • 1   red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) Pad Thai Mix
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) water
  • ¼ tsp (1 mL) red pepper flakes
  • 1   medium carrot, peeled and grated, plus more for garnish
  • 3   green onions, sliced, plus more for garnish
  • 8   butter lettuce leaves OR Lettuce Wraps
  • Optional toppings: Cilantro leaves, chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, lime wedges

Directions

Julienne carrots, slice green onions and red pepper.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and then add it to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes, or until browned. Flip the chicken, add red bell pepper, and cook it for another 3–4 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F.

Meanwhile, stir the Pad Thai Mix, water, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.

Add the mixture to the skillet with the chicken. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat and continue cooking until the sauce has slightly thickened. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the carrot and green onions.

To assemble the wraps, fill each piece of lettuce with a scoop of the chicken and pepper mixture. Then, top them with extra shredded carrot, sliced green onions, chopped peanuts, cilantro leaves, sesame seeds, and a lime wedge, if you’d like.

That’s it!  Please let me know if you make this recipe. If you have any recommendations for Thai recipes I could try, I would appreciate it.  Let’s make great food together!

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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Sweet, spicy and deliciously healthy, this recipe and Pad Thai Seasoning from @pamperedchef will give you EVERY reason to love these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps!!
5 from 1 vote
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Pad Thai Mix
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp water
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned or grated
  • 3 green onions, sliced, plus more for garnish
  • 8 butter lettuce leaves OR lettuce wraps

Optional Toppings

  • Cilantro leaves, chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and then add it to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes, or until browned. Flip the chicken, add red bell pepper, and cook it for another 3–4minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Meanwhile, stir the Pad Thai Mix, water, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
  • Add the mixture to the skillet with the chicken. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat and continue cooking until the sauce has slightly thickened. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the carrot and green onions.
  • To assemble the wraps, fill each piece of lettuce with a scoop of the chicken and pepper mixture. Then, top them with extra shredded carrot, sliced green onions,chopped peanuts, cilantro leaves, sesame seeds, and a lime wedge, if you’d like.
Made this recipe? Tag me @imapampchef on Instagram!I would love to hear from you!