ASIAN CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
Ingredients
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, finely chopped 1 cup packaged matchstick carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/3 to 1/2 cup Asian-style salad dressing, such as Kraft LIGHT Asian Toasted Sesame dressing, divided 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds 1 head Boston or Bib lettuce, leaves separated |
Directions
In a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat, stir-fry chicken and carrots until chicken is just cooked through and carrots are slightly softened. Reduce heat to low and add 1/3 cup dressing and stir well to combine, cooking for 1 minute. Transfer the chicken to a serving bowl, adding dressing, if necssary, to moisten. Sprinkle with nuts. Spoon a couple of tablespoons of chicken inside a lettuce leaf and wrap like a taco.I added some spices to it, because I just have to have TASTE in my food and I felt it was semi-bland. But, guys, that dressing is FANTASTIC!! I love Asian style meals that are healthy as well. Best of both worlds!
I feel like I should clarify a few things--a few people have asked me why I can't eat some things and why i say..."That looks so good and healthy...too bad I can't eat it." Simply put: Carbs. I'm definitely not against them. We all know you need carbs to function, folks! My trainer is to blame :-) She has me on a high protein diet so that I can build more lean muscle and burn that fat right off--it does come off quicker than a high carb diet....for ME. Every body is different, but I've always seen GREAT results eating this way. Once I get to the weight I want to be (around 150-165), I can maintain and eat "normal". Got a ways though. Besides that--I do cheat at times. :-P
Alright...Bachelor and Heroes tonight! I must be off. Hope you all have a great evening!
5 Comments:
SIGH. I wrote you a comment and blogger ate it! Anyway - YUM- I want to borrow this recipe! What spices did you add?! And good for you on two-a-days- I love it because i get home sooner after work - awesome!
HEY Kel! Lets see....I think I used pepper, a little chili powder and a dash of some other stuff I can't remember! LOL--I just can't stand BLANd and I NEED my spices. :) Just go crazy if you make these...I loved this recipe. Even this mix would be good in wheat tortilla's or something.......or by itself. That dressing--Im telling ya--is off the hook! HAHA!
omg that recipe looks so good. i think im gonna try it tonight! Im a bachelor fan too. i was sad to see stephanie go.. She represented alabama good i thought.
Hey, just saw your other comment. Yes, I'm 5'10 around 144-145. I'm pretty small boned but I'm trying to tone mostly and lose maybe 5 or 10 pounds. It is nice being tall, that's for sure. =)
Those look AWESOME!!!!