Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This is one of my favorites. The flavors burst in your mouth with every bite. Best of all, you don't need to feel quilty because it's good for you! You will feel like you've indulged while feeling energized by the nutrients. Your kids will even like it! I don't believe the nutrients caculated is correct, this recipe calls for fresh ingredients as well as boneless skinless chicken breast.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 12 lettuce cups

Ingredients

• 2  boneless skinless chicken breasts, Diced
• 3  tablespoons  sesame oil
• 2  garlic cloves
• 2  large shallots
• 3  celery ribs, diced
• 1⁄2 cup  red pepper, diced
• 1  cup  fresh  Baby Spinach
• 1⁄2 cup cabbage, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup carrot, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  teriyaki sauce
• 1  tablespoon  roasted  chili paste
• 2  heads butter lettuce, washed and dried
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Saute the shallots and garlic in sesame oil approx 2 minutes.
2. add celery and red pepper approx 3 minutes.
3. add chicken (make sure it's diced small) and salt and pepper.
4. cook for about 5 minutes and add terriyaki sauce and chili paste stir.
5. add cabbage, carrots and spinach continue to stir for about 5 minutes.
6. add fresh basil toss and remove from heat. Salt and pepper to taste.
7. Fill each lettuce cup with approx 3 or 4 heaping spoonfulls of chicken filling and serve!