RITZ Sriracha-Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Name: RITZ Sriracha-Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 3 Tbsp. Sriracha sauce (hot chili sauce), divided; 30 RITZ Crackers, crushed; 1 lb. chicken tenders (about 8), cut lengthwise into thirds; ½ cup mayonnaise; 12 Boston lettuce leaves; ½ cup baby carrots, cut into matchlike sticks; 1 large red pepper, cut into matchlike sticks; 3 green onions, cut into matchlike sticks

If you love traditional lettuce wraps, try this slightly spicier version made with homemade lightly breaded chicken tenders. A fun party appetizer!

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Servings:

Makes 12 servings.

Ingredient list

2 eggs
3 Tbsp. Sriracha sauce (hot chili sauce), divided
30 RITZ Crackers, crushed
1 lb. chicken tenders (about 8), cut lengthwise into thirds
½ cup mayonnaise
12 Boston lettuce leaves
½ cup baby carrots, cut into matchlike sticks
1 large red pepper, cut into matchlike sticks
3 green onions, cut into matchlike sticks

Directions

Heat oven to 400°F.

Whisk eggs and 2 Tbsp. Sriracha sauce in shallow dish until blended. Add cracker crumbs to second shallow dish.

Spray foil-covered baking sheet with cooking spray. Dip 1 chicken piece into egg mixture, then crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each chicken piece with each ingredient. Press crumbs gently into chicken to secure; place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Spray chicken pieces lightly with cooking spray.

Bake 5 to 10 min. or until chicken is done. Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise and remaining Sriracha sauce in serving bowl until blended; place on large platter.

Add lettuce and chicken strips to platter. Place carrots, peppers and onions in separate bowls, then add to platter.

Invite your guests to top lettuce leaves with remaining ingredients to make their own lettuce wrap.

Recipe Tips

Special Extra
Add 12 (6-inch) warmed flour or corn tortillas to platter. Prepare lettuce wraps as directed, then wrap each in tortilla to serve.
Variation
Prepare recipe as directed, using Romaine lettuce leaves and/or substituting ranch dressing for the mayonnaise.
Substitute
Substitute firm white fish fillets, such as cod, for the chicken.