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Chicken Lettuce Wraps


  • Author: Heather Love

Ingredients

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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 pound ground chicken (pasture raised if possible)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 onion, diced

5 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

1 tsp honey

pinch of chinese 5 spice (optional)

1.5 tbsp grated ginger OR sub 1 tsp ginger powder (the powder is more gentle for kids)

1 tbsp sriracha or chili paste (optional)

18 ounce can water chestnuts, drained and diced

2 green onions, sliced

salt and pepper to taste

1 head butter lettuce

steamed white rice, optional


Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat

Add ground chicken and cook until browned, 4-5 minutes, drain excess fat

Stir in garlic, onion and tamari, vinegar, honey, sriracha and spices until translucent, about 2 minutes

Add chestnuts and green onions, stir about 2 minutes

Mix in salt and pepper to taste, serve on top of lettuce and with a side of rice, if you like!

Add extra sriracha if you like it spicy, enjoy!