ASIAN CHICKEN MEATBALL LETTUCE WRAPS WITH MANGO SLAW

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Yield: 4 Servings

This dish is just too perfect not to share with you! You are so in for a treat, I’m telling you!

INGREDIENTS :

For the Mango Slaw

• 1 ripe mango, thinly sliced
• 2 c thinly shredded purple cabbage
• ½ c packed cilantro, roughly chopped
• 2 green onions, whites, and tender green parts thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp chilli garlic sauce, (like sriracha)
• 1 tsp kosher salt

For the Meatball Glaze

• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 2 tbsp chilli garlic sauce, (like sriracha)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tsp cornstarch

For the Meatballs

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 3 tbsp panko bread crumbs, (you can omit, but the balls might be a little more difficult to roll)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 green onions, whites, and tender green parts thinly sliced

To Assemble

• 5 ounces organic girl butter lettuce
• sesame seeds for garnish, (optional)
• chopped cilantro, (optional)

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add the cabbage, mango, green onions, and cilantro. Stir until well mixed.

Step 2: In a separate small mixing bowl, add the honey, lime juice, salt, and chilli garlic sauce. Whisk until well mixed.

Step 3: Spread the dressing all over the slaw. Toss until well mixed.

Step 4: Cover the bowl and place it inside the fridge to marinate.

Step 5: In a medium mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the meatball glaze. Whisk until well mixed.

Step 6: In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the meatballs. Use your hands to mix everything.

Step 7: Make small meatballs out of the mixture.

Step 8: Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Step 9: Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and allow it to become hot.

Step 10: Add the meatballs and cook both sides until brown.

Step 11: Reduce the heat to medium-low, then pour the glaze over the meatballs. Toss until the meatballs are well coated.

Step 12: Cook the glaze for a few minutes until the texture becomes thick.

Step 13: Remove from the heat and serve right away. Enjoy!

Note:

These meatballs are best served with mango slaw and butter lettuce.

Nutrition Facts:

CALORIES: 260KCAL | CARBOHYDRATES: 28.8G | PROTEIN: 15.4G | FAT: 10G | SATURATED FAT: 2.6G | POLYUNSATURATED FAT: 1G | MONOUNSATURATED FAT: 0.9G | TRANS FAT: 0G | CHOLESTEROL: 56.3MG | SODIUM: 950MG | POTASSIUM: 150MG | FIBER: 1.5G | SUGAR: 20.8G | VITAMIN A: 345IU | VITAMIN C: 15.5MG | CALCIUM: 10MG | IRON: 0.2MG