Name: Hoisin Chicken with Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4, 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lime juice; ½ tsp sesame oil; ½ tsp rice wine vinegar; 1 lime wedge; 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; ½ tsp sea salt flakes; 1 tsp freshly minced garlic; 2 carrots, julienned; 60 g whole-egg mayonnaise ((see note 2 about dairy-free)); ½ tsp caster (superfine) sugar; 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (can be substituted with chicken breast), ((see note 1)); 80 ml hoisin sauce; 1 baby cos (romaine) lettuce, or 2 baby gem lettuces, leaves removed to create lettuce cups; 125 g dried vermicelli rice noodles (prepared as per the packet instructions); 1 Lebanese (short) cucumber, finely sliced; 1 red bird’s eye chillies to taste, finely sliced (optional); 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts

Hoisin Chicken with Lettuce Cups

5 / 5 (1 reviews)

Dinner that feels a bit fancy but takes less than 15 minutes? Yes please. This hoisin chicken is marinated in just three ingredients, cooked in one pan, then piled into crunchy lettuce cups with noodles, veggies and a 2-minute sesame mayo. Hoisin Chicken with Lettuce Cups is fresh, quick and completely customisable – perfect for busy weeknights or low-effort entertaining.

By: Nicole (via Simplehomeedit)

Original Publish: Jan 4, 2020

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Yields: 4, 4 servings

Nutrition Facts

547 kcalCalories

29 gProtein

46 gCarbs

27 gFat

Instructions

Marinate the chicken – Add the chicken, olive oil, hoisin sauce and garlic to a large bowl. Toss to coat and set aside while you prepare the other components (or marinate for up to 24 hours in the fridge – optional).
Pickle the carrot – In a medium bowl, combine the julienned carrot with the rice wine vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, salt and sugar. Toss to coat and set aside.

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Chef's Notes

Note 1 – Use a mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken thighs so that they are even in thickness. Aim for a 1.5 cm (½ inch) thickness. Boneless skinless chicken breast can be used as an alternative using the same method, but reduce the cooking time to 8–10 minutes.
Note 2 – Although mayonnaise is dairy-free, always check the label on the jar to be 100% sure.
MAKE AHEAD
Marinate the chicken and prepare the pickled carrots up to 24 hours in advance. Store both separately in airtight containers in the fridge. You can freeze the uncooked chicken in the hoisin marinade for up to 2 months.
LEFTOVERS
Once assembled, the lettuce cups are best eaten immediately, but don’t throw out leftovers! Refrigerate them for up to 24 hours and enjoy them cold the next day. You can freeze the cooked chicken (allow to cool first)
Storage – Where possible, store leftovers separately. Refrigerate the cooked chicken and vegetables separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Reheating – Reheat the chicken in the microwave until heated through.
Note – It’s best to prepare fresh lettuce cups when ready to eat.

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Angela ★ 5.0/5

Absolutely delicious. A hit with my 9 year old he devoured his dinner! This will be on repeat. So easy and quick to make.

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