Lettuce Wraps

Name: Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters apricot preserves; 16 leaves (about 2 heads) butterhead (Bibb or Boston) lettuce; 118 milliliters grated carrot; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 118 milliliters chopped seeded cucumber; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot; 79 milliliters fresh lime juice; 2 Tbsps chopped peanuts; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, finely chopped; 2 Tbsps lite soy sauce; 1 Tbsp dark sesame oil or vegetable oil

Lettuce Wraps might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 16. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 40 calories, 4g of protein, and 2g of fat. A mixture of apricot preserves, butterhead lettuce, carrot, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. F. Changs – lettuce wraps are delicious and an unique appetizer that many people enjoy, On-the-Go Lettuce Wraps, and Blt Lettuce Wraps.

Instructions

In small bowl, combine preserves, lime juice, soy sauce and garlic; mix well. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce into 1-cup measuring cup. Stir in cornstarch until smooth; set aside. Refrigerate remaining sauce in bowl until serving time.

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Corn Starch

Lime Juice

Preserves

Soy Sauce

Garlic

Sauce

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Measuring Cup

Bowl

Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add chicken; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Stir in cucumber, carrot, peanuts, gingerroot and garlic. Stir in reserved sauce with cornstarch. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly. Spoon mixture into shallow dish. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes or until cooled.

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Corn Starch

Ginger

Cucumber

Whole Chicken

Peanuts

Carrot

Garlic

Sauce

Spoon 2 tablespoons chicken mixture onto center of each lettuce leaf. Fold sides of lettuce in toward center; roll up like burrito. Secure with toothpicks.

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Lettuce