March 10, 2009

Recipe: Cherry Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chinese Cherry Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes

Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chickenbreast halves, cut into bite size pieces

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce

1 tablespoon honey

1 pound dark sweet cherries, pitted andhalved

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.

Recipe from www.allrecipes.com