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By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com

Lettuce Wrap

I made a quick and simple dinner the other night that had lots of flavor but very few calories.  It was so good my wife had it again the next night, which is a rare occasion since she rarely eats leftovers.

The meal consists of chicken, vegetables, and a Korean BBQ sauce, all wrapped in lettuce.  By wrapping the chicken in lettuce, you experience tacos but without the calories in tortillas.

Ingredients (Makes 8 Wraps)

• 2 pounds chicken thighs
• 2 fresh yellow squash
• 1/2 white onion
• Korean BBQ sauce (I used Spicy Bulgogi Korean BBQ Sauce from JayOne)
• 1″ piece fresh ginger
• 1 jalapeno
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 head butter lettuce
• Salt and pepper

Prep

Trim the chicken thighs of any fat and dice.  Wash and dice the onion and squash.  Wash, peel, and finely dice the giner and jalapeno.

Cooking

Heat the oil on High in a large skillet until it starts to smoke.

Carefully add in the chicken and let brown.

Use a spatula to turn it while browning.

Once it is browned on all sides, add the Korean BBQ sauce (about 3 Tablespoons worth.)

Cook for 2-3 minutes and add all of the vegetables.

Continue to cook until the onions are translucent and the squash is softened (about 10 minutes.)

Add salt and pepper and remove from the heat.

Putting it Together

Place two complete leaves of lettuce on a plate and place 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the middle.  Roll together like a burrito and serve.  Each person will usually eat 2-3 wraps.  Enjoy!