Chicken Sauce

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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A savory, aromatic Asian-inspired chicken and green bean sauce served in crisp lettuce cups
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This vibrant dish features tender chicken mince stir-fried with crisp green beans, fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of chili heat. The savory sauce, enriched with tamari and sesame oil, coats the ingredients perfectly, creating a flavorful topping that sits beautifully atop crisp butter lettuce leaves. It’s a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal that balances texture and taste. Ideal for a light dinner or a gluten-free lunch option, this recipe brings fresh, home-style flavor to your table without the fuss. Serve it over rice for a heartier meal or enjoy the lettuce cups as a refreshing low-carb option.

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Chicken Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 417.2

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This vibrant dish features tender chicken mince stir-fried with crisp green beans, fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of chili heat. The savory sauce, enriched with tamari and sesame oil, coats the ingredients perfectly, creating a flavorful topping that sits beautifully atop crisp butter lettuce leaves. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal that balances texture and taste. Ideal for a light dinner or a gluten-free lunch option, this recipe brings fresh, home-style flavor to your table without the fuss. Serve it over rice for a heartier meal or enjoy the lettuce cups as a refreshing low-carb option.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the vegetable or peanut oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Stir in the green beans, garlic, ginger, and sliced red chili, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the beans are tender-crisp.
  4. Pour in the tamari and sesame oil, tossing everything together to combine and coat the ingredients evenly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the sliced spring onions.
  6. Spoon the mixture into the butter lettuce leaves or serve alongside the cooked white rice.
  7. Garnish with the extra sliced spring onion and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 417.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.9g14%
Saturated Fat 2.0g10%
Cholesterol 22.2mg8%
Sodium 35.7mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 71.3g24%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
Sugars 29.5g
Protein 13.9g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, green beans, lettuce cups, stir fry, garlic, ginger, chili, sesame oil, tamari, gluten free, healthy, quick dinner, asian inspired, spring onions, rice, light meal
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