(Yields 3 servings; 318 calories, 18g fat, 16g carbs, 22g protein)
Ingredients
- 10 oz ground chicken
- 1 head butter lettuce
- ⅓ cup of chopped cashews
- ¼ cup yellow or white onion, chopped
- ¼ cup green onion, chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ⅓ cup shredded carrots
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp fresh minced ginger
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1-2 Tbsp Thai sweet red chili sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp honey
- Sesame seeds to top
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add the olive oil over medium heat. Then, add onions and cook for 2 minutes. Next, add in the garlic and ginger and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken to the pan and break it up using a wooden spoon. Cook for approximately 4 minutes until there is no more pink. Season with salt and pepper.
- While the chicken is cooking, combine the soy sauce, chili sauce, lime juice, and honey for the sauce in a small bowl.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the sauce and the cashews to the pan and cook for 2 minutes on low heat. Remove the pan from the stove and allow everything to cool for 2 minutes.
- Next, stir in the carrots, green onions, and cilantro.
- Use the butter lettuce leaves as a “shell” to hold the meat mixture. Top with sesame seeds and enjoy!
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