I could seriously eat lettuce wraps every day. I love the whole process of assembling each one. The fact that you can customize and dress them up any way you please makes dinner time that much more fun!
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 tsp sumac*
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 head butter lettuce (sometimes called bib or Boston lettuce)
- 1/4 cups pine nuts, toasted
- handful fresh mint, chopped
Yogurt Sauce:
- 3/4 cup plain, fat free yogurt
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/8 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sumac
- salt and pepper
For sauce, simply combine all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use. It’s best if made a few hours ahead.
Spray your pan with non-stick spray over medium – high heat and toss in garlic and onions. After about a minute, add in your chicken. Season with spices, break up the meat a bit with a wooden spoon and then add in your apricots. Continue to cook until chicken is browned, about 10 minutes.
To assemble, lay a lettuce leaf out on your plate and top with chicken mixture, finish off with a bit of your yogurt sauce, pine nuts and some fresh mint.
These were a big hit as is but I think next time I make them I’ll throw in some golden raisins too for extra sweetness.
*sumac can be found in Middle Eastern grocery stores or at a variety of places online.
