These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps make for an easy dinner the whole family will love. The almond butter sauce makes the ground chicken SO flavorful.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey; or if you are vegetarian, tried chopped walnuts, organic tofu or tempeh)
• 1 TBSP avocado oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup red pepper, diced
• 1 can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• Butter lettuce leaves, for serving
• ¼ cup chopped green onions, for serving
• 1/4 cup cilantro, for serving

For the sauce:

• 3 TBSP coconut aminos (or tamari/gluten-free soy sauce)
• 1 TBSP avocado oil
• 1 TBSP rice vinegar
• 2 TBSP almond butter
• 1 TBSP honey
• 1-2 TBSP water
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (omit if you do not want it spicy)

1. Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Or add to food processor and process until well combined. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and saute for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the ground chicken (or turkey). Cook until crumbled and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the peppers and water chestnuts to the pan and cook another 5 minutes. 
5. Add sauce and simmer on low heat until the chicken and veggies are evenly coated.
6. Serve in lettuce wraps, topped with green onions and cilantro.

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