Jerk Chicken and Mango Lettuce Cups

Name: Jerk Chicken and Mango Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. basmati rice; 1 c. chicken stock; 3/4 c. coconut milk; Kosher salt and black pepper; 1 lb. ground chicken; 1/2 chopped red onion; 1/2 chopped red bell pepper; 1 tbsp. canola oil; 1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce; 2 tsp. jerk seasoning; 2 chopped garlic cloves; 1 tsp. jarred fresh ginger; 3/4 c. chopped mango; 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Butter lettuce leaves, for serving

Ground chicken cooks up in minutes for a filling and savory low-carb meal.

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Aug 9, 2017

6 Ratings

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Keep dinner low-carb by serving seasoned ground chicken and basmati rice in butter lettuce cups.

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Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
1 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup coconut milk
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 lb. ground chicken
1/2 chopped red onion
1/2 chopped red bell pepper
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. jerk seasoning
2 chopped garlic cloves
1 tsp. jarred fresh ginger
3/4 cup chopped mango
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Butter lettuce leaves, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Combine basmati rice, chicken stock, coconut milk, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook until liquid is absorbed, 14 to 16 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, cook ground chicken, red onion, and red bell pepper in 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, jerk seasoning, chopped garlic cloves, and fresh ginger. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Fold in mango and cilantro. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Serve rice and chicken mixture in butter lettuce leaves.

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