Diabetic Food Recipes (Crunchy Chicken-Cilantro Lettuce Wraps)

These tasty wraps make a quick and nutritious meal that's perfect for a fresh spring day.

Makes 4 servings

Cooking time: n/a

Ingredients

Sauce

3 tbsp (45 mL) reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar

2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh lime juice

1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil

1 tbsp (15 mL) water

1/2-1 (5-8 mL) orange zest

1/4 tsp (2 mL) dried red pepper flakes

Filling

2 cups (500 mL) bagged coleslaw mix

1/2 can/4 ounces (230 mL) sliced water chestnuts, drained and cut in half

1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen green peas, thawed

1 cup (250 mL) pre-cooked diced chicken breast

1/3 cup (80 mL) dry roasted peanuts, toasted

1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro leaves

12 large Boston Bibb or romaine lettuce leaves

Instructions

Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well blended. Combine filling ingredients in a medium bowl.

To serve, arrange three lettuce leaves on each of four dinner plates and spoon equal amounts of filling on top. Serve with sauce on side. Have people roll up their own lettuce wraps and dip into sauce.

Notes

Makes 4 servings • Serving size: 3 lettuce wraps            

Nutritional Information

Per Serving

Calories	225
Total Fat	10 g
Saturated Fat	1.4 g
Trans fat	0 g
Cholesterol	30 mg
Sodium	585 mg
Carbohydrates	17 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	10 g
Protein	16 g