Chicken Lettuce Bowls
I know you will find this hard to believe, but seriously, I’ve been trying to eat healthier! I found this darling little bowl at a thrift shop last week, and really wanted to make something to show off this new treasure of mine. I had some hot Italian chicken sausage in the refrigerator, and just threw this recipe together in no time. I decided to add some crunch with red radishes, and slivered almonds. The hot Italian chicken sausage was salty enough on its own, but I love black olives, so I added them. To balance the whole dish out, I added some fresh cilantro, and served it over red leaf lettuce. To top it all off, I added some soy sauce dressing that I created. It really is quite tasty. As you all know Pete is not a big vegetable/salad guy, so I’m trying some different recipes, to try and tantalize his taste buds, and God knows that is a challenge! He really does appreciate all my cooking though, and is constantly complimenting my efforts. This Chicken Lettuce Bowl is perfect for lunch or dinner, and is great leftover for the next day. This year has just flown by. I always try to send the boys a care package this time of year, with homemade cookies and a few of their favorite candies and goodies. I got those out last week, and before you know it, Christmas will be here. I hate that all the stores have decorations up even before Halloween, somehow it just doesn’t seem right. I like to celebrate one holiday at a time. I’m very excited this year to be spending Thanksgiving with my Father and Pam in Florida. We will miss you Morgan, but so excited that P.J. will be joining us! My hope for everyone this year, is that you will slow down, enjoy each holiday, and make sure to just breathe! If you’re taking time to read this blog, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think! Love, Stacey
Serves 4
1 lb hot Italian chicken sausage
1 can 2.25 oz sliced black olives
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup sliced red radishes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 cleaned red lettuce leaves for the bottom of the bowl
Brown the chicken sausage and drain on paper towel.
Set pan aside.
Place lettuce leaves in bottom of a bowl.
In the same pan that you browned the chicken sausage, over medium heat, add back the cooked chicken sausage and the rest of the ingredients, cook for 2 minutes or just until heated through. Serve over lettuce leaves and sprinkle with 2 tsp of the dressing.
For the dressing:
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves chopped
2 tsp Sriracha
2 drops of sesame oil
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp chopped fresh ginger
juice of 1/2 lime
1 tsp honey
Mix altogether and use just a small amount over the lettuce bowls, about 2 tsp.
14 Comments
Sarah
26 Oct 2013 10:10 pm
Nice looking dish. I’m sure it taste great too! Can’t wait to try it!!
Laura Tick
27 Oct 2013 01:10 am
We are always trying to eat healthier too. I’m fortunate David loves salads and all vegetables! Great post on the craziness of the Holidays.
Stacey
Hi Laura, you always look fabulous, so you must eat healthy it shows, also you hike a lot so I'm sure that helps! I wish I could get Pete to eat more vegetables and salads, he has always been a meat and potato kind of guy. Let me know how you and David like this salad! Love, Stacey
zitaca
27 Oct 2013 02:10 am
Congrats on eating healthier. Looks like this recipe is a good way to start. However, leave some room for orange rolls and cookies!
Stacey
Hi Zitaca, yes we are trying but as you know those yummy fattening foods get in the way sometimes! I will definitely leave room for the rolls and cookies. Love, Stacey
Vicki
27 Oct 2013 05:10 am
This looks wonderful inside the bowl and out! Will have to give it a try!
Stacey
Hi Vicki, thanks for the nice comment. Let me know what you think after you make it. I do love my new bowl, I got it at Sunshine Acres Children's home! This salad is so yummy and perfect for the bowl! Love, Stacey
Food Pro
27 Oct 2013 05:10 pm
The restaurant’s kitchen is up and running again. Guess what, this salad might be the first thing to come out of it. Sounds and looks great!
Stacey
Hi Food Pro, I'm so glad your kitchen is up and running again. I did get a message from your manager. I think this Chicken Lettuce Bowl would be the perfect entree for your lunch menu! Thanks for sharing and commenting! Love, Stacey
Nancy
27 Oct 2013 05:10 pm
Stacey, this looks amazing and your bowl is too cute. I can’t wait to try this.
Stacey
Hi Nancy, I love this little bowl too, it was only $3.00 at Sunshine Acres Boutique. Let me know how you like this recipe. I thought it was really tasty! Thanks for the comment, love, Stacey
susan
28 Oct 2013 01:10 am
Sweet bowl!! the food looks delicious too. Steve is doing very good with our diet effort. He’s walking most days, even if I don’t go. He’s lost 15 lbs. me on the other hand, down a few lbs. He will love this salad!
Kristi
30 Oct 2013 05:10 pm
You are so creative!
Stacey
Hi Krisit, I try to be creative, it is truly my outlet. I'm so enjoying trying new recipes and creating ones to share with all of you! Thanks for the comment, love, Stacey
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