SERVES 2 • PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES • COOK TIME: 5 MINUTES
LOW-CARB • LOW-SODIUM
30 MINUTES OR LESS
If you love peanut butter, you must try this dish! Smooth and creamy peanut butter is mixed with a zesty ginger and a subtle garlicky taste for a dressing perfectly suited for sautéed ground chicken. Peanut butter is a rich source of magnesium, prebiotics, and resveratrol, a potent antioxidant that has heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory properties. The butter lettuce leaves scoop up the chicken marinated in peanut butter, garlic, and ginger to make a delicious bite that just melts in your mouth.
2 teaspoons avocado oil
2 garlic cloves, minced, divided
½ cup diced shallots
8 ounces lean ground chicken or turkey breast
1 teaspoon grated ginger
3 tablespoons unsalted peanut butter
4 tablespoons water
6 large butter lettuce leaves
1
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In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and the shallots and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until sizzling and translucent.
2
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Add the ground chicken and break into pieces. Stir the ground meat until lightly golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
3
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In a small mixing bowl, combine the ginger, remaining garlic
clove, peanut butter, and water. Add to the chicken mixture on the stovetop. Cook for about 1 minute until all flavors have combined.
4
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Divide the chicken mixture into the lettuce cups and serve. Alternatively, this dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Per serving:
Calories: 414, Total fat: 21g, Saturated fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 90mg, Sodium: 211mg, Potassium: 590mg, Magnesium: 65mg, Carbohydrates: 17g, Sugars: 7g, Fiber: 4g, Protein: 32g, Added sugar: 0g, Vitamin K: 47mcg