Zesty Chicken & Bell Pepper Lettuce Wraps

Zesty Chicken & Bell Pepper Lettuce Wraps ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 medium bell peppers
• 1 cup carrots
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 12-16 leaves butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves
• 2 stalks green onions

How to make Zesty Chicken & Bell Pepper Lettuce Wraps

1. Dice the boneless, skinless chicken breast into very small, uniform pieces (about 1/4-inch), which will help it cook quickly and blend well with the vegetables.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Set the sauce aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the diced bell peppers and shredded carrots to the same skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften but still retain some crispness.
5. Stir in the 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and meld with the ingredients.
7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Spoon the warm chicken and vegetable mixture into individual lettuce cups.
8. Garnish each wrap with a sprinkle of thinly sliced green onions before serving immediately. Encourage guests to fold the lettuce around the filling and enjoy.

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