Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps

by Cindy Yanasha Angulo in , , , , ,


Too busy to make lunch?  Here's a 20 min meal that you can make the night before!  It's healthy, delicious - and fast!  This also works great for dinner or as an appetizer if you cut the lettuce into smaller pieces.  Also, you can get creative with your seasonings and toppings!

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Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 pack ground chicken
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream (optional)
  • 6 leaves of romaine lettuce

Recipe

  1. In a medium frying pan, mix the ground chicken and all of the above spices. 
  2. Let simmer until the meat is cooked through - using your pot spoon to break it up into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Wash the lettuce and lay it out to dry thoroughly on paper towel. 
  4. Once the meat is finished cooking - let it cool to room temperature. 
  5. Fill the lettuce with a few spoons of the meat mixture.  You can add shredded cheese if you like.
  6. Top with sour cream (optional) and enjoy! 
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