Oriental Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Sauce:

• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 12 ounces of ground chicken
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup finely chopped carrots
• ¾ cup finely chopped red or green peppers
• ¾ cup finely chopped mushrooms
• ½ cup chopped water chestnuts
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp water
• 8 large iceberg lettuce leaves

1. Sauce: In small bowl, mix together ingredients and set aside

2. In non-stick skillet sprayed with vegetable spray, cook chicken until cooked. Drain any excess liquid. Remove from pan.

3. In same non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots and cook for 3 minutes. Add peppers and mushrooms and cook until soft. Return chicken to pan along with water chestnuts and green onions. Add sauce and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Combine hoisin sauce and water in small bowl. Place a little over lettuce. Divide mixture over leaves and roll to serve.

Per serving:
Calories: 222
Protein: 17g
Fat: 13g
Sat. Fat: 4g
Carb: 12g
Sodium: 210mg
Cholesterol: 20mg
Fiber: 1g

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  January 2012

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