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Chicken Lettuce Cups
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 6
Adults and kids alike enjoy the make-it-yourself aspect of these festive appetizers. The mint and cilantro add so much flavor, and the lettuce cup provides a refreshing crunch. For accompanying recipes, entertaining tips and a video, visit /katielee. —Katie Lee
Ingredients:
1 packet stir-fry seasoning powder
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound ground chicken breast
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup diced water chestnuts
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 head of romaine lettuce (inner leaves only), or 2 heads of butter lettuce and /or radicchio
for garnish: mint, cilantro, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine stir-fry seasoning, water, soy sauce, lime
2. juice and sugar. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken meat and use a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Cook until browned, about 10
4. minutes. Add red bell pepper, water chestnuts, scallions and red
5. pepper flakes and cook 5 minutes. Stir in reserved stir-fry seasoning mixture. Cook until liquid evaporates, about 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Serve in lettuce cups garnished with mint, cilantro, bean sprouts and chopped peanuts. Yield: serves 6 to 8.
By RecipeOfHealth.com