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Recipe

Chinese Chicken Salad Rolls

(makes 18 to 20 rolls)

2tablespoons (30 ml) reduced-sodium soy sauce
1teaspoon (5 ml) dark sesame oil
2tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
2teaspoons (10 ml) grated peeled fresh ginger
1pound (480 g) boneless chicken breasts, all fat removed
vegetable cooking spray
1/2teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili oil
1large head of Boston or butter lettuce, or enough to get 18 to 20 large leaves
1/2cup (24 g) cilantro leaves
1cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
5ounces (150 g) canned water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/2 to 1(2.5 to 5 ml) teaspoon chili and garlic sauce, depending on taste
2teaspoons (10 ml) hoisin sauce

  1. Mix the soy sauce, oil, vinegar and ginger in a bowl. Cut the chicken across the grain into 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) strips. then cut into bite size pieces. Toss in the soy sauce marinade and set aside for 30 minutes.
  2. Coat a nonstick pan with cooking spray. Add the chili oil and heat the pan. Drain the marinade and add the chicken. Stir-fry until cooked through and browned. Place in a bowl and cool.
  3. Stir in the cilantro, cucumber, and water chestnuts, along with the chili and garlic sauce, and hoisin sauce. Toss and set aside.
  4. Place a scant 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the chicken mixture on a lettuce leaf. Roll up, turning in the ends. Repeat until all rolls are formed. Arrange rolls on a large serving plate and serve.
Per 2-roll serving:81 calories (18% calories from fat), 13 g protein, 2 g total fat (0.3 g saturated fat), 4 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 29 mg cholesterol, 236 mg potassium, 190 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:1 1/2 very lean protein, 1/2 carbohydrate (1 vegetable)



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