Chicken lettuce wraps are a popular item at many Chinese restaurants. They can be made easily at home and make a great appetizer or light meal anytime. Make them with ground chicken, onions, cashews, in seasoned oils and then served on iceberg lettuce lea
1 T. olive oil
1 T toasted sesame oil
1 lb. ground chicken
1 bag diced onions
1/3 c. Trader Joe's Island Soyaki (or teriyaki sauce)
2 T. soy sauce
2 T. rice vinegar
1 t. ginger, grated
1 package TJ's Chile & Garlic Cashews, chopped
1 T. fresh chives, chopped
1/2 t.salt
1/2 t. ground pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce
Add the olive and sesame oils in a large skillet; heat.
Add chicken; cook over medium-high heat until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Add onions; stir to combine; cook for about 5 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
Add Soyaki, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, cashews, chives, salt and pepper; cook for another 5 minutes or until fragrant.
Remove from heat. Let cool slightly.
While the chicken is cooking, rinse the head of lettuce, pat dry, and pull off desired leaves, trying to leave them large.
Spoon about 1/4 c. mixture into each of the large lettuce leaves to serve.
Serve.
4-5 servings