Thai Chicken lettuce Wraps

By sheilaolim

Nutritional Facts

1/2 cup chicken salad equals 284 calories, 19 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 222 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 19 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 lean meat, 1 starch.

Ingredients

• CHICKEN SALAD:
• Ingredients
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
• 1 small sweet red pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped, divided
• 6 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream; stir in cilantro. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, red pepper, onions, carrot and 1/4 cup peanuts. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide among lettuce leaves; sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Fold lettuce over filling. Yield: 6 servings.