Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

Sauce:

• 3 tbs soy sauce
• 3 tbs hoisin sauce
• 1 tbs sesame oil
• 1 tbs rice vinegar

Other Ingredients:

• 2 tsp avocado oil
• 1 pound chicken, cut into small pieces
• ½ onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tsp fresh ginger or 1/4 tsp dried ginger
• 1 cup red or green pepper, diced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces water chestnuts, drained & diced

To Serve:

• 8 large lettuce leaves (butter or romaine)
• Shredded carrots for serving
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup peanuts, crushed

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, stir together the hoisin, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Once hot, add the chicken and onions. Cook until the onions are translucent (5-10 minutes).
3. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the peppers, water chestnuts, and red pepper flakes. Cook about 5 minutes or until peppers are slightly soft.
5. Add the sauce and simmer on low heat until the chicken and veggies are evenly coated and everything is heated through.
6. Serve in lettuce leaves (or over cauliflower rice) with toppings.

Variations & Notes:

• Try leftovers scrambled with eggs and a small drizzle of sesame oil.