Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These turned out really good, my  husband and I’s only complaint was that they weren’t spicy enough.  Next time I cook them will add more spice to the recipe.  Thanks Yumly for introducing me to the awesome http://www.jocooks.com website!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 basil leaves, chopped
  • ½ head iceberg lettuce, cut into half

Instructions

  1. Add olive oil to a large skillet and heat until oil is very hot. Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink and starts to brown, break it up with a wooden spoon as necessary. Should take about 3 minutes.
  2. Add red curry paste, ginger, garlic, peppers, coleslaw mix, and stir-fry for another 3 minutes. Add hoisin sauce and green onions, and toss. Remove from heat then add basil and toss.Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl.
  3. Serve by placing spoonfuls of chicken into pieces of lettuce, fold lettuce over like small tacos, and eat.

Source: http://www.jocooks.com/healthy-eating/thai-chicken-lettuce-wraps/

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