Chicken lettuce cups
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| Prep | 10 min | |
| Cook | 15 min |
- Extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoon(s)
- Chicken mince, raw, 300 g
- Garlic, minced or crushed, 1 tablespoon(s)
- Brown onion, 1 medium, chopped
- Hoi sin sauce, 2 tablespoon(s)
- Carrot, 2 medium carrot(s), shredded
- Iceberg lettuce, 8 leaf(s)
Method
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mince and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Return the pan back to the heat. Add 1 teaspoon of oil, along with the garlic and onion. Fry for about 5 to 7 minutes, until onions are tender, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon.
Return chicken to the pan, add the hoisin sauce and carrots. Stir to combine.
Arrange the lettuce leaves on two serving plates and spoon chicken mixture into each leaf. Enjoy!
Nutrition facts per serve
Makes 2 serves
Note: If food units vary from the book, be guided by the following food units.
| Meat & Protein | 1.5 |
| Bread & Cereals | 0 |
| Vegetables | 1.7 |
| Fruit | 0 |
| Dairy | 0 |
| Healthy Fats & Oils | 1 |
| Indulgences | 0 |
| Calories | 393 |
| Protein | 32.2 g |
| Total fat | 17.2 g |
| - Saturated fat | 4.6 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 20.7 g |
| - Total sugars | 18.6 g |
| Fibre | 9.7 g |
| Sodium | 556 mg |
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