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Chayote chicken lettuce wrap

Ingredients

  • 4 chayotes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp onions
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Sriracha Sauce (spicy hot sauce)
  • 4 tsp celery (finely chopped)
  • 1 chicken breast (cut in small pieces)
  • 2 tbs paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • Butterhead lettuce leaves (also called Boston lettuce)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and the onions and stir until golden.
2. Add the small pieces of chicken breast and cook until the chicken pieces edges are sealed.
3. Add the chayote, paprika and stir. Add 1⁄4 cup of water, the Worcestershire and Sriracha sauces. Continue cooking over medium heat for another 10 minutes or until the chayote is al dente. If necessary, add the rest of the water until it is done. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. To serve, put the filling over the lettuce leaves and add the stalk celery, finely chopped, on top to garnish.
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