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Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs In Gem Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs In Gem Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb organic skinless, boneless chicken thighs , cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 tbsp asian fish sauce
3 small shallots, finely chopped (or green onions)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ginger, grated
1 stalk of fresh lemongrass , tender white inner bulb only, minced
3 tbsp chopped cilantro, plus 1/3 cup leaves for serving
1 tbsp finely chopped mint, plus 1/3 cup leaves for serving
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 head gem lettuce
1 small
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
spicy asian chili sauce

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400°. Position a rack in the top third of the oven. In a food processor, pulse the chicken until coarsely ground; transfer to a bowl. Add the fish sauce/soy, shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, chopped cilantro and mint, cornstarch, salt and pepper and mix with your hands.
Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the sugar on a plate. Using slightly moistened hands, roll the chicken mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll the meatballs in the sugar until they are evenly coated. Transfer the meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake them for 15 minutes, until they are lightly browned and cooked through.
Meanwhile, arrange the lettuce, cilantro and mint leaves, cucumber and onion on a platter. Transfer the meatballs to the platter and serve with chili sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	657.74 Kcal (2754 kJ)
Calories from fat	448.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.88g	77%
Cholesterol	118.91mg	40%
Sodium	686.47mg	29%
Potassium	447.84mg	10%
Total Carbs	40.04g	13%
Sugars	30.53g	122%
Dietary Fiber	2.88g	12%
Protein	13.91g	28%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	22.9mg	127%
Calcium	51.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	250.64 Kcal (1049 kJ)
Calories from fat	171.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.01g	77%
Cholesterol	45.31mg	40%
Sodium	261.59mg	29%
Potassium	170.66mg	10%
Total Carbs	15.26g	13%
Sugars	11.64g	122%
Dietary Fiber	1.1g	12%
Protein	5.3g	28%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	8.7mg	127%
Calcium	19.7mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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