Spicy Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps
By: Ashley
Published: Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 9:11am

Ingredients




1 lb lean ground chicken or 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tbsp thai style chili sauce
1 tbsp hoison sauce
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tbsp sugar
1 cup green onions, chopped
10 fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp sirachi sauce, optional
8 lettuce leaves, Bibb, boston or romaine leaves will work

Preparation

1 Add olive oil and water to a large pan and heat. 2 Brown the chicken until cooked, roughly 10 minutes. 3 If using chicken thighs or breasts, place cooked meat in a food processor and pure until chicken is shredded. Place shredded chicken back into pan. 4 Add remaining ingredients, except basil leaves, and stir. 5 Cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring chicken is thoroughly cooked. 6 Add basil leaves and let wilt, approximately 2 minutes. 7 Spoon a healthy serving of spicy chicken onto lettuce leaves and serve immediately.

About

Ever tried PF Chang's lettuce wraps? Truth be told, I haven't. But I hear they are great. This recipe is premised on that idea but are unique in their own right...and a heck of a lot healthier. They are also so easy to make that even the most hesitant of cooks can't go wrong.