Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups!

I am trying to find new and creative ways to eat healthier. I need it to be simple and easy to make, or I won’t do it!  These fresh and flavorful salad cups make for a guilt-free dinner!

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 lb lean ground chicken
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tsp ground ginger
• 1 cup Orange Mango Juice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 pkg (5.7 oz) Near East® Whole Grain Blends Chicken & Herbs Rice
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 16 large Boston lettuce leaves
• 1/3 cup Whole Cashews, toasted and chopped
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 red finger chilies, thinly sliced (optional)

Directions:

• Heat oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5 minutes or until starts to brown.
• Add onion, garlic, ginger and ginger. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or onions start to soften.
• Add juice, soy sauce and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer.
• Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened to a syrupy glaze.
• Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions.
• Serve rice and chicken mixture in lettuce cups.
• Sprinkle with carrot, cashews and cilantro.
• Garnish with chilies (if using).

This was such a light, yet super tasty lunch that my whole family enjoyed! I hope your family enjoys it as well!

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