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Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs in Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs in Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs in Lettuce Wraps

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Ingredients:

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1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs , trimmed of visible fat and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
3 tbsp asian fish sauce
3 small shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk fresh lemongrass , tender white inner bulb only, minced
3 tbsp chopped cilantro , plus
1/3 cup cilantro leaf , for serving
1 tbsp finely chopped mint , plus
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves , for serving
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 head boston lettuce
1 small seedless cucumber , peeled halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
asian chili sauce , for serving

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, shallots, garlic, 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	674.04 Kcal (2822 kJ)
Calories from fat	448.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.88g	77%
Cholesterol	118.91mg	40%
Sodium	1398.97mg	58%
Potassium	586.31mg	12%
Total Carbs	42.22g	14%
Sugars	30.89g	124%
Dietary Fiber	4.83g	19%
Protein	14.36g	29%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	25%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	140.1mg	778%
Calcium	95.3mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	230.83 Kcal (966 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.08g	77%
Cholesterol	40.72mg	40%
Sodium	479.09mg	58%
Potassium	200.79mg	12%
Total Carbs	14.46g	14%
Sugars	10.58g	124%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	19%
Protein	4.92g	29%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	39%
Iron	48mg	778%
Calcium	32.6mg	10%

* 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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