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Cherry Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Teriyaki chicken never had it so good in this intriguing mixture with cherries, ginger, rice vinegar, carrots and almonds, all bundled up in a crisp lettuce package.

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 pound dark sweet cherries, pitted and halved
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/3 cup toasted and sliced almonds
12 leaves of lettuce 
 

DIRECTIONS
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ginger and chicken and saute until cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar, teriyaki sauce and honey until mixed together. Add chicken mixture, cherries, carrot, green onion and almonds; toss together.
To Serve: Spoon 1/12 of the chicken/cherry mixture onto the center of each lettuce leaf; roll up leaf around filling and serve.
 
 
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Yields: 6 servings
Nutrition facts (per serving)
Protein 25.1g
Carbohydrates 22.4g
Cals from Protein 34%
Cals from Fat 34%
Sodium 129mg
 Calories (kcal) 283
Total Fat 10.9g
Fiber 4.2g
Cals from Carbohydrates 31%
Cholesterol 55mg

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