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Grilled Chicken in Lettuce Parcels

A fresh and healthy dish featuring grilled chicken wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, main
Cuisine: Asian, Healthy
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger fresh, grated
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Vegetables
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar. Add chicken strips and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Grill Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken strips for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
Assemble Lettuce Parcels
  1. Place grilled chicken strips in the center of each lettuce leaf. Top with carrots, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
  2. Sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds before wrapping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These lettuce parcels can be served with a dipping sauce such as hoisin or peanut sauce for added flavor.

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