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Chicken Lettuce Wraps
From Duette, FL
<p>Filled with chicken, mushrooms, water chestnuts and carrots, these wraps are both healthy and yummy.</p>Source: tasteofhome.com (Entered by Betty Fasig)
Serves: 6
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds
boneless, skinless chicken breast cubedes
1 tbs + 1/2 tsp
peanut oil, divided
3/4 cup
chopped fresh mushrooms
1 can (8 oz)
water chestnuts, drained and diced
1 tbs
fresh gingerroot, minced
2 tbs
rice vinegar
2 tbs
teriyaki sauce
t tbs
soy sauce
1/2 tsp
garlic powder
1/4 tsp
red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cup
shredded carrots
1/2 cup
julienned green onions
12
Bibb lettuce leaves
1/3 cup
sliced almonds, toasted
Step by Step Instructions
- 1.In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes; drain. Add the mushrooms, water chestnuts and ginger; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
- 2.In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and remaining oil. Stir in the carrots, onions and chicken mixture.
- 3.Spoon onto lettuce leaves; sprinkle with almonds. If desired, fold sides of lettuce over filling and roll up.