Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups

Ingredients:

Servings:

6
  • 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)

Directions:

Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
  1. 1 Place chicken in food processor; pulse until coarsely ground.
  2. 2 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add chicken, broth and ginger to pan; cook 8 minutes or until chicken is done.
  4. 4 Drain well, transfer to a large bowl.
  5. 5 Add water chestnuts, red onion, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, sugar/splenda, fish sauce and salt to bowl; toss well.
  6. 6 Place 1/3 c chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf.
  7. 7 Serve with peanuts and serrano.
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