Five-Spice Chicken Lettuce Cups with Apricot Scallion Relish

Ingredients

• ground chicken1 lb
• five-spice powder1 1/2 tsp
• garlic, minced2 cloves
• shallot, finely diced1
• soy sauce2 tbsp
• hoisin sauce1 tbsp
• apricots, finely diced3
• scallions, thinly sliced4
• lime juice1 tbsp
• butter lettuce leaves12
• cucumber, diced1 cup
• neutral oil1 tbsp

Method

1. 1Mix the apricots, half the scallions, and lime juice in a small bowl; set aside for the relish.
2. 2Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the shallot until softened.
3. 3Add the ground chicken, breaking it up as it cooks, then stir in the garlic and five-spice powder.
4. 4Once the chicken is cooked through, add soy sauce and hoisin sauce and cook until lightly glazed.
5. 5Fold in the remaining scallions and cucumber for freshness and texture.
6. 6Spoon the chicken mixture into butter lettuce leaves.
7. 7Top each cup with a spoonful of apricot relish and serve right away.

Tips

• Keep the lettuce cold for the best snap and structure.
• If your apricots are very tart, add a pinch of sugar to the relish.
• A sprinkle of chopped peanuts makes a good optional garnish.

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