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Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps
with roasted peanuts
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Wheat, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Jimmy Madla
You love the sweet flavor of orange chicken, the Americanized Chinese take-out of chain places like ones named after fast bears. But you also love lettuce wraps; yes for the health, but mostly for the satisfying crunch of biting into one. What's the best thing you can do with these two loves? Combine them!
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 1 Head of Butter Lettuce
- 10 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz. Slaw Mix
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2 fl. oz. Spicy Orange Sauce
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1½ oz. Pan Asian Dressing
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½ oz. Roasted Peanuts
- 2 tsp. Sriracha
- 1 tsp. Asian Garlic, Ginger & Chile Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) pq1K9x35
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Calories440
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Carbohydrates33g
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Net Carbs28g
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Fat20g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1760mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 2 Mixing Bowls
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using whole chicken breasts, pat dry and, on a clean cutting board, cut into 1” dice. Season with seasoning blend. Follow same instructions as diced chicken.
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If using steak strips, spread into a single layer, pat dry, coarsely chop, and season with seasoning blend. Follow same instructions as diced chicken in Step 2, stirring occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground beef in Step 2, seasoning with seasoning blend and breaking up until no pink remains and burger is heated through, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Separate leaves of lettuce for cups.
Coarsely chop peanuts.Pat chicken dry. Season all over with Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add chicken to hot pan and stir often until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Make the Slaw
In a mixing bowl, combine slaw mix, dressing, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
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4 Sauce Chicken and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine chicken and any accumulated juices, spicy orange sauce (to taste), and Sriracha (to taste) until chicken is coated.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling lettuce cups with sauced chicken and topping with slaw and peanuts. Layer two lettuce leaves for extra crunch and structural support, if desired. You should have about 5-6 cups total. Bon appétit!
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