Description

These delicious, savory chicken lettuce wraps is a healthy, low-carb dish that's simple and quick to make. Serve them as an appetizer, lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 T. sesame oil
• 1/4 c. diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 T. fresh ginger, minced or ginger paste
• 10 oz. ground chicken
• 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 T. Thai sweet red chili sauce
• freshly squeezed juice from 1 lime
• 1 t. real maple syrup
• 1/3 c. cashews, chopped
• 1/4 c. chopped scallions
• 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 to 1/2 c. shredded carrots
• sesame seeds, for garnish
• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated, rinsed and dried (keep lettuce extra crisp by storing it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving)

Steps

1. Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion; cook 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the garlic and ginger; cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula or wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is fully browned and no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, red chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken. Add the cashews; stir well. Reduce heat to low; cook for 2 minutes to let the flavors meld. Remove from heat; stir in the carrots, scallions, and cilantro.