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Sweet and Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
High in protein, full of flavor, and picky eater approved.
Ingredients
- 1 tbs. coconut oil
- 1 lb. ground chicken (can use turkey if preferred)
- 2 tbs. honey
- 3 tbs. soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbs. Szechuan sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- Romaine or butter lettuce for wraps
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup green onions
Directions
STEP 1
Heat the coconut oil in a pan on medium heat. Cook the chicken in pan until browned and cooked through.
STEP 2
Whisk together the honey, soy sauce or coconut aminos, Szechuan sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
STEP 3
Reduce the heat, add the sauce, and allow to simmer until the sauce is thick and sticky.
STEP 4
Assemble your wraps by filling large lettuce leaves with chicken and topping with carrots, cashews, and green onions.
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