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Monday, March 12, 2012

Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps


Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
Calories   123 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
  Saturated Fat 0g 0%
  Monounsaturated Fat 0g
  Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
  Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 460mg 19%
Potassium 342mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
  Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
  Sugars 1g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 3% Iron 6%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your values may change depending on your calorie needs.

Preparation

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps

Ingredients

  • 12 oz chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 Tbsp ground ginger
  • 2 Tbsp vinegar
  • ½ cup chopped scallions
  • 1 tsp Splenda®
  • 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cups sliced water chestnuts
  • 8 leaves butter lettuce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, vinegar, Splenda®, crushed red pepper, and garlic. Set aside.
  2. Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat, then add chicken breasts and cook 3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet and chop into small cubes.
  3. Add ginger and water chestnuts to skillet. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add chicken, scallions, and soy sauce mixture to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
  5. Distribute chicken mixture evenly into lettuce leaves and roll into little wraps.