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Chicken, Rice, and
Mango Lettuce Wraps

by Ruth Reichl

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Ingredients

Serves 4 | 40 minutes

FOR THE WRAPS:

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (10 ounces) shredded grilled chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken
  • 2 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
  • 1/2 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise, seedy center scooped out, and cut into
  • 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks
  • 1 (1-pound) firm but ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

FOR THE DRESSING:

  • 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
    (from a 2-by-3-inch piece)
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

  1. Wash rice in 3 or 4 changes of cold water in a large bowl until water is clear; drain in a sieve.
  2. Bring water and salt to a boil in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan.
  3. Add rice and cook, covered tightly, over low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl to cool to warm.
  5. Puree all dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a serving bowl or small pitcher.
  6. To serve, put chicken, rice, and remaining wrap ingredients in separate bowls on a large platter. Serve dressing on the side for drizzling. Let guests stuff the lettuce leaves as they please.

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