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Carb Safe
≤ 30g
Low Carb
≤ 15g
Very Low Carb
≤ 3g
Low Cholesterol
≤ 60mg (main dish)
≤ 20mg (all others)
Low Calorie
≤ 360 calories (main dish)
≤ 120 calories (all others)
Low Saturated Fat
≤ 3g (main dish)
≤ 1g (all others)

total time

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Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups
 
Source: dLife

Chicken mixed with onion, peppers, water chestnuts and Thai flavors served in lettuce leaves.

Rating:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Difficulty: EASY

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230.5
Total Carbs 9.1 g
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g
Sugars 4.4 g
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1.1 g
Unsaturated Fat 5.9 g
Potassium 576.5 mg
Protein 32.4 g
Sodium 569.8 mg
Dietary Exchanges
1 Fat, 1/4 Vegetable, 4 Very Lean Meat
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Servings
Ingredients
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts , coarsely chopped
3 tbsp low sodium chicken broth
1 tsp fresh ginger root , grated
0.5 cup sliced water chestnuts , rinsed and chopped
0.25 cup fresh chopped red onion
0.25 cup fresh chopped green onion , sliced (plus more for garnish)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
0.25 cup fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 tbsp Honey, dark (local, if available)
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 pinch salt (to taste, optional)
12 Boston lettuce leaves (Bibb, preferred)
0.25 cup peanuts , chopped
2 serrano chili peppers , seeded and thinly sliced
1 tbsp grapeseed oil


Directions
1 In food processor or blender, purée chicken until finely chopped.
2 In frying pan or wok, add oil and heat over medium. Stir fry chicken, broth, and ginger in wok 8 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Strain well and place chicken in large serving bowl.
3 In medium bowl, mix water chestnuts, onions, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, and salt. Add chicken, toss to coat evenly.
4 Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture into each lettuce cup; top with peanuts and chili peppers.
Additional Information
The chicken mixture can be made up to 1 day in advance and reheated before filling lettuce cups.


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