Forget the chicken sandwich — have a few of these leafy treats.
When Daniel Green needed to drop a considerable amount of weight eight years ago, he didn't just go on a diet: He learned to cook and create his own lowfat meals. Nearly 70 pounds lighter, he launched an international modeling career — only to find he'd rather be in the kitchen than on the catwalk. Now Green shares cooking tips on British television and here for Self, in this moo shu–inspired dish. Its do-it-your Self assembly is perfect for dinner with friends.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Rinse lettuce leaves and spin dry. Heat oil in a large pan. Add garlic and onion and cook over medium-high heat 1 minute, stirring often. Add chicken and cook 5 minutes. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, sherry, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and carrots and cook 5 minutes more. Whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp water; add to pan and stir until sauce has thickened. Place mixture in a serving dish.
Step 2
For wraps: Spoon chicken onto a lettuce leaf and season with plum sauce.
