Togarashi Chicken Lettuce Cups with Orange & Radishes
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4
These chicken lettuce cups get their dynamic flavor from togarashi seasoning—a staple of Japanese cuisine. Juicy bites of orange add more bright flavor and color.
Ingredients
- 10 oz Ground Chicken, 4 oz Cremini Mushrooms, 1 head Butter Lettuce, 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil, 2 Carrots, 2 cloves Garlic, 3 oz Radish, 1 Lime, 1 Tbsp Togarashi Seasoning
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and dry the fresh produce. Thinly slice the mushrooms. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Peel and roughly chop the garlic. Quarter the lime. Peel the carrots; grate on the large side of a box grater. Cut off and discard the ends of the radishes; halve lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Cut off and discard the root end of the lettuce; separate the leaves. Peel and medium dice the orange.
Step 2:
In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the sliced mushrooms in an even layer and cook, without stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the sliced onion and chopped garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened and fragrant. Add the juice of 1 lime wedge; cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until combined. Transfer to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Rinse and wipe out the pan.
Step 3:
In the same pan, heat the sesame oil on medium-high until hot. Add the ground chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook, frequently breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the togarashi seasoning and cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Add 1/4 cup of water and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the water has cooked off and the chicken is cooked through. Turn off the heat.
Step 4:
To the bowl of cooked vegetables, add the cooked chicken, lime zest, grated carrots, sliced radishes, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and the juice of the remaining lime wedges. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to thoroughly combine; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5:
Divide the filling among the lettuce leaves. Top with the diced orange and a drizzle of olive oil.
Step 6:
Enjoy!
