Thai Chicken with Lettuce

Sandra's Easy Cooking is going skinny...hehe not really but I am trying to lower my “carb and calorie” intake and drink homemade juices twice a day. Getting healthier, more fit and energetic before my upcoming birthday...

I usually never stick to my New Year Resolutions, most people I think don't but I wanted to change my sleeping habits and I actually did. Going in bed way before midnight, turning off everything was huge for me, and getting up with roaster (around 5am) without waiting for 5 extra minutes in the bed is also pretty shocking-but it's all part of changing your life-style...and if my body is screaming for a change most definitely it shouldn't be ignored.

So as I was going through the website Skinny Ms which is full of amazing and healthy recipes-some original, some shared by other bloggers so I found this recipe that was actually shared by well known as I would call her blogging celebrity Jaden Hair of Steamy Kitchen. I adore her recipes, and I also love Thai cuisine so this was must try, which is pretty quick for me to make myself a nice, light but also flavorful lunch.

With a tweak here and there from the original recipe, I savored this mouthwatering lunch on today's gloomy afternoon. Just a quick note that I did made original recipe that I saw on Skinny Ms. and it was delicious, but thought to post my version. However, Jadens' definitely inspired me.

Now ladies this would be perfect for Superbowl Sunday, and if your man start to fuss “oh I don't wanna eat lettuce” just put the chicken in between the buns and I am sure he will love it (clear the naughty thoughts). Flavor is spicy, bit sour from the lime and fantastic balance between each and every bite.

Ingredients:
slightly adapted from Skinnyms.com courtesy of Steamy Kitchen

• 1 Tbs. Vegetable oil + 1/2 tsp. more
• 1 Chicken breast, cut into long strips.
• 2 shallots, diced
• 2 clove garlic, very finely minced
• 1 fresh chilies or Jalapeño, minced (you can use less or more if you wish)
• 1/2 -1 tsp. Fish sauce
• 1 tsp. Red Curry Paste
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 tsp. low-sodium Soy sauce(lite)
• 1 lettuce head, leaves washed and separated
• Cilantro or Thai basil, less than handful 

Directions:

1. Heat the wok with the oil, or use saute/fry pan and add the chicken strips.
2. Cook until chicken is almost golden on the outside.
3. Add rest of the oil and put diced shallots, minced garlic and chilies; stir fry for next few minutes just to make them softer. 
4. In a meanwhile mix in a small bowl soy sauce, fish sauce, red curry paste and lime juice; Pour it in the wok/pan over chicken; stir and let it cook for the next 2-3 minutes; cover until ready for serving. 
5. Serve it in the lettuce as a wrap or on the salad, over rice or even put in buns for a sandwich. Also you could garish it with extra red chili peppers or flakes and of course cilantro or Thai basil. 

Enjoy!

I wish you could smell my kitchen now...who needs air-freshener when we can cook homemade meal, because nothing smells better in my opinion. 

I am wishing you wonderful the rest of the week, and I will see you soon with perhaps one more skinny recipe! 

your friend, 

Sandra

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