Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, coarsley chopped; 3 tablespoons fat-free chicken broth; 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 cup chopped water chestnut; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup sliced green onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon sugar (or splenda); 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 head bibb lettuce (leaves separated); 1/4 cup chopped peanuts; 4 teaspoons sliced serrano chilies (about 2)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, coarsley chopped
3 tablespoons fat-free chicken broth
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 cup chopped water chestnut
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar (or splenda)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 head bibb lettuce (leaves separated)
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
4 teaspoons sliced serrano chilies (about 2)

1
Place chicken in food processor; pulse until coarsely ground.
2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3
Add chicken, broth and ginger to pan; cook 8 minutes or until chicken is done.
4
Drain well, transfer to a large bowl.
5
Add water chestnuts, red onion, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, sugar/splenda, fish sauce and salt to bowl; toss well.
6
Place 1/3 c chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf.
7
Serve with peanuts and serrano.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, coarsley chopped, 3 tablespoons fat-free chicken broth, 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger, 1/2 cup chopped water chestnut, and more.

Yes, Thai Chicken 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.

Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups

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