Ginger Chicken Boats

Name: Ginger Chicken Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 lettuce leaves, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger; 1 clove minced garlic; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 lb chicken breast; 1 stalk chopped celery; 1 medium chopped red bell pepper; 1 finely chopped scallion; 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; red pepper flakes, to taste; 16 leaves romaine lettuce (inner leaves)

Submitted by AHales

"Adapted from a yummy Weight Watchers recipe - 3 POINTS per serving (4 filled lettuce leaves). Great for a light supper or an appetizer."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 4 lettuce leaves
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 clove minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth
1 lb chicken breast
1 stalk chopped celery
1 medium chopped red bell pepper
1 finely chopped scallion
¹⁄₄ cup teriyaki sauce
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
red pepper flakes, to taste
16 leaves romaine lettuce (inner leaves)

directions

Combine ginger, garlic and broth in large skillet; simmer.
Add chicken and return to simmer for 30 minutes, covering the skillet.
Turn chicken over after 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Reserve 3 Tablespoons broth.
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Place ingredients in a bowl and add celery, red pepper, and scallion.
Combine teriyaki sauce, reserved broth, and pepper; stir well.
Toss with chicken mixture and spoon into lettuce leaves.

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