[RECIPE] Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Carb-free doesn’t have to mean taste-free with delicious recipes like this ‘no-wrap’ chicken lettuce wrap recipe.

You can also substitute lettuce for other leafy greens like fresh spinach or kale for an added nutrient boost.

Ingredients

• 2 cooked chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1 head butter lettuce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 1 celery stick, sliced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 6 baby tomatoes, sliced
• Himalayan salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Butter lettuce is a popular option over the more common iceberg variety as it actually contains slightly more plant-based protein. It also has more riboflavin, niacin and folate, and is a great source of vitamins A and K, as well as potassium.

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat.
2. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic, onion, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and ginger for about 1-2 minutes until onions become translucent.
4. Stir in celery, tomatoes and green onions until tender, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Season mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Spoon mixture into the centre of a lettuce leaf and serve.

Author: Pedro van Gaalen

When he’s not writing about sport or health and fitness, Pedro is probably out training for his next marathon or ultra-marathon. He’s worked as a fitness professional and as a marketing and comms expert. He now combines his passions in his role as managing editor at Fitness magazine.

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