Totally Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups

  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
3 leaves romaine, butter, or green leaf lettuce3 oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast, cubed 3/4 cup peeled and diced cucumber2 scallions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 tbsp. shredded carrot1 1/2 tbsp. Thai peanut salad dressing or sauce (low in fat with about 35 calories per tbsp., like the one by Li tehouse)2 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar1 tbsp. chopped cilantro leaves1/8 tsp. garlic powderDash red pepper flakes, or more to tasteOptional garnishes: lime wedges, sesame seeds
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, scallions, carrot shreds, rice vinegar, cilantro, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and refrigerate until you're ready to assemble your cups.

Bring a pan misted with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove. Add chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder. Cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 4 minutes.

Place chicken and peanut dressing or sauce in a bowl and toss to coat. Remove veggie mixture from the fridge.

To assemble, evenly distribute the veggie mixture and the chicken among the lettuce "cups." If you like, finish with a squirt of lime juice and/or a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Chomp chomp!

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SERENITYB4INSAN.

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 178.0
  • Total Fat: 2.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 41.2 mg
  • Sodium: 707.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 18.6 g

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