Honey Chicken Lettuce Cups
Love Asian inspired dishes but want a healthier version than take-out? These Honey Chicken Recipe served in lettuce cups is one you'll love!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 ½ pounds ground chicken or turkey
- ½ cup carrots, shredded
- ½ cup shredded purple cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup bean sprouts
- ⅓ cup honey-roasted peanuts
- Iceberg or Butter lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Whisk the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until they turn golden and translucent about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- To the soft onions, add the ground chicken and shredded carrots. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula as you go.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken mixture and stir to combine. Cover the skillet with the lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove the lid and top with the mixture with the bean sprouts, chopped cabbage, and roasted peanuts. Cover for an additional 3 minutes.
- Scoop mixture into lettuce cups and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 775mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1867IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
