Spicy Ginger Chicken in Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Spicy Ginger Chicken in Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 1 teaspoon sugar; ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 garlic clove, crushed with press; 1 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey); 2 stalks celery, medium sized, chopped; ½ cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped; ¼ cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsley chopped; 8 -12 large boston lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, crushed with press
1 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey)
2 stalks celery, medium sized, chopped
½ cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped
¼ cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsley chopped
8 -12 large boston lettuce leaves

1
In cup, combine soy sauce, ginger, sugar, crushed red pepper, and garlic and set aside.
2
Heat a nonstick 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
3
Add chicken (or turkey) and cook 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking up the meat with side of spoon.
4
Add celery to chicken in skillet, and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add water chestnuts and soy sauce mixture; cook 1 minute to blend flavors and then stir in peanuts.
6
Divide the mixture among lettuce leaves.
7
Fold the leaves over the mixture and eat out of hand (like a roll up).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated, 1 teaspoon sugar, ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Spicy Ginger Chicken in Lettuce Cups falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Ginger Chicken in Lettuce Cups

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