Chicken Lettuce Cups

By amt2mf

Nutrition Facts: 1 lettuce cup (calculated without garnishes) equals 115 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 525 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Ingredients

• 1 packet stir-fry seasoning powder
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 pound ground chicken breast
• red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup diced water chestnuts
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 head of romaine lettuce (inner leaves only), or 2 heads of butter lettuce and /or radicchio
• For garnish: Mint, cilantro, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, combine stir-fry seasoning, water, soy sauce, lime juice and sugar. Set aside.

2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken meat and use a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Add red bell pepper, water chestnuts, scallions and red pepper flakes and cook 5 minutes. Stir in reserved stir-fry seasoning mixture. Cook until liquid evaporates, about 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Serve in lettuce cups garnished with mint, cilantro, bean sprouts and chopped peanuts. Yield: serves 6 to 8.