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Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps

2-4 Servings

Ingredients:

1 Tb sesame oil

1 red chili (or substitute jalapeno, etc.)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 inch piece of ginger, minced

1 lb. chicken, finely diced (or substitute ground chicken or turkey)

1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

1 c shredded carrot

1/3 c lemon juice

1 bunch basil leaves

2 Tb soy sauce

1 cup bean sprouts

12 butter (or other flavorful) lettuce leaves

Directions:

  1. In a pan (or wok), heat sesame oil. Add chili, garlic, and ginger. Stir fry 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add chicken and stir fry until cooked (about 5-10 minutes).
  3. Add bell pepper and carrot, and stir fry for 2-3 minutes to soften slightly.
  4. Add lemon juice, basil, soy sauce and bean sprouts. Stir fry for another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Divide meat amongst lettuce leaves and serve.