Looking for a not-so-sneaky way to get your kiddos to willingly eat all of their veggies? Have them create their very own lettuce wraps! This is a fun, healthy, hands-on dinner idea that whole family will enjoy. Not a fan of lettuce? Whole wheat tortillas can be used instead.
You will need:
1 1/2 pounds thin sliced boneless chicken breast
1/2 cup Teriyaki sauce
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 tbsp oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into think strips
2 cups matchstick carrots
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into thin strips
1 head of bibb lettuce, pulled apart, washed and patted dry
1/2 pound angel hair or thin spaghetti
Optional:
Crunchy lo mein noodles
Mandarin orange slices
Sliced almonds
Dressing or additional Teriyaki sauce
Directions/prep:
- In a medium bowl, combine Teriyaki sauce, garlic and ginger - stir to combine. Add boneless chicken breasts to mixture, place in refrigerator to marinate for 2 - 3 hours.
- Prepare vegetables and arrange on a large dish or platter.
- Noodles should be cooked as directed on package, then drained and cooled by running cold water over them in a colander.
- Heat pan with 1 tbsp of oil over medium. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through. Slice cooked chicken into thin strips.
Making the wraps:
Take one bibb lettuce leaf and fill with desired ingredients - chicken, carrots, peppers, cumbers, spaghetti and a drizzle of dressing or Teriyaki sauce. My kiddos also added mandarin oranges and lo mein noodles to their wraps.
