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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Whole30 & Paleo)

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into small chunks
  • 1 white onion finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot finely chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Butter lettuce or romaine leaves for serving
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Green onions for garnish
  • Hot sauce or red chili flakes for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, carrot and mushroom and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently (veggies will not be fully cooked). Add garlic and fresh ginger and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add chicken, seasonings, coconut aminos, sesame oil and rice vinegar to the skillet with the vegetables. Stirring frequently, cook until the chicken is cooked all the way through (about 5 more minutes depending on size of chicken chunks). Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • When ready to serve, spoon 3-4 tablespoons of the mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
  • Enjoy!