Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, minced Sauce
- 1 tbsp ginger root, minced Sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro*, chopped Sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds Sauce
- 1/4 cup tamari Sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice Sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar Sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce (I omitted this because I didn't have any) Sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil Sauce
- I added: 1 tsp real maple syrup Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing Stir Fry
- 1 lb organic ground chicken Stir Fry
- 2 celery stalked, finely chopped Stir Fry
- 1 carrot, finely chopped Stir Fry
- 1/2 red pepper, finely chopped Stir Fry
- 1 cup snap peas (I didn't have any so I used frozen sweet peas) Stir Fry
- 1/2 cup onion (I used red onion) finely chopped Stir Fry
- 1 garlic clove, minced Stir Fry
- 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms (I didn't have any so I used crimini) Stir Fry
- 1 tsp ginger root, minced Stir Fry
- 2 green onions, chopped Stir Fry
- 12 Boston lettuce leaves (I didn't have any so I used Romaine and turned these into "wraps". The original recipe is called "cups") Lettuce Cups
- 1 cup bean sprouts (I used sunflower sprouts) Lettuce Cups
- 1/4 cup cashews, toasted and chopped (I just used raw, unsalted) Instructions Sauce: In a small bowl, combine garlic, ginger, cilantro, sesame seeds, tamari, lime juice, vinegar, fish sauce (if using), sesame oil and maple syrup (if using). Set aside. Sti Lettuce Cups
Instructions
- Sauce: In a small bowl, combine garlic, ginger, cilantro, sesame seeds, tamari, lime juice, vinegar, fish sauce (if using), sesame oil and maple syrup (if using). Set aside.
- Stir-fry: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat and add chicken and cook until it's no longer pink. Add celery, carrot, red pepper, peas and onion. Stir fry for a few minutes. Stir in garlic, mushrooms and ginger. Add half the sauce to the pan. Cook for 1-2 more minutes then transfer to a large bowl and top with green onions.
- Lettuce wraps: Fill lettuce leaves with stir fry and top with bean sprouts, cilantro and cashews. Drizzle remaining sauce over top as desired.
- EnJOY!
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Nov 28, 2016 BY Joy McCarthy