Thai Minced Chicken in Lettuce Leaves Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tsp ground pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp sugar
1/2-1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 stalks lemongrass, white part only chopped fine
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
30 small butter lettuce leaves

Directions:

Finely chop the chicken in a food processor, or use a chefs knife to finely mince. In a small skillet over medium high heat, heat oil and sauté chicken for 5 to 8 minutes, or until opaque throughout.
In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken and remaining fillin ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Taste and adjust the seasoning with lime juice, fish sauce, and cayenne.
To serve, spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of filling into each lettuce leaf and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	166.93 Kcal (699 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.12g	8%
Cholesterol	69.62mg	23%
Sodium	1993.48mg	83%
Potassium	433.39mg	9%
Total Carbs	6.1g	2%
Sugars	3.81g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.47g	2%
Protein	25.77g	52%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	6%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	20.2mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	101.82 Kcal (426 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.12g	8%
Cholesterol	42.46mg	23%
Sodium	1215.88mg	83%
Potassium	264.33mg	9%
Total Carbs	3.72g	2%
Sugars	2.33g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.29g	2%
Protein	15.72g	52%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	6%
Iron	0.3mg	3%
Calcium	12.3mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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