CHINESE TACOS--LOW CARB

Chinese Tacos--Low Carb image

Provided by Barb G.

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1 lb uncooked skinless chicken breasts, finely chopped or 1 lb ground turkey
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 tablespoons diced mild chili peppers
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated ginger
5 cloves chopped garlic
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste (tabasco)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
chinese five-spice seasoning (optional)
1 head lettuce or 10 large lettuce leaves
4 -5 chopped green onions
1 cup chopped peanuts
1/4 cup cilantro

Steps:

Combine all Ingredients, Except sesame oil& FIXINGS; let marinate one hour or overnight, saute in the 1 tablespoon sesame oil for 8 to 10 minutes add chinese 5 spice if desired.
Fixings: to assemble tacos, wash and pat dry lettuce leaves; Place chicken mixture into individual lettuce leaves to form a lettuce taco shell; fill with garnish of peanuts onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 29.1, Sodium 280.8, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 14.6