Lettuce Wraps


Provided by Stefanie Davis for the September 2014 issue of EnnisNOW Magazine.

  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 3 Tbsp. teriyaki sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. reduced fat peanut butter
  • 1 tsp. light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 can water chestnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 head of lettuce, large leaves
  • 2 chives, small pieces
  1. Pulse garlic and chicken in a food processor until the mix assumes the texture of ground beef.
  2. Cook chicken and garlic mixture in hot sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Stir in remaining ingredients (minus the lettuce and chives).
  4. Cook 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Spoon mixture onto lettuce leaves and garnish with chives.