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[NEW] Asian Lettuce Wraps

Chef Erin developed this for a "Lunchbox Makover" with Fit at Five. It's designed to be packed with flavor and quick to make. Ditch your routine sandwich for something with a little more pizzazz for a packed lunch that you can look forward to.
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Total Time: 26 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, finely minced or ground (or substitute finely chopped cooked chicken) 1 head of Romaine or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • 1 cup Diced cucumber 1/
  • 3 cup Sliced green onion 1/
  • 4 cup lime juice 1/
  • 4 cup Chopped cilantro 2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Pinch black pepper

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Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan and sauté until meat is just cooked through but not browned, about 6 minutes.
  2. Remove pan from heat and allow chicken to cool for 15 minutes. Move chicken to a plate and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the cold chicken and the remaining ingredients and toss to coat evenly. Transfer mixture to a serving dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve with lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 340 g
Amount per serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.1g 10%
Saturated Fat 1.4g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 82.8mg 28%
Sodium 354.2mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 8.3g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3.89g 14%
Total Sugars 2.8g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 28.6g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 73.4mg 6%
Iron 2.3mg 10%
Potassium 885.4mg 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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