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5:2 Diet Asian Chicken Wraps

A very low-calorie dish for the 5:2 diet or any other weight loss programme
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 Small Chicken Breast 100g (Sliced into matchstick sized strips along the grain)
  • 1 Spring onion Top and tailed, then sliced into 1/2cm pieces
  • 1 Small Carrot Peeled and finely diced
  • 1 stick Celery Top and tailed and finely diced
  • 1/2 Small Onion Finely chopped (or use a second spring onion and dice finely)
  • 1 piece Fresh Ginger About 2cm. Peeled and grated or finely chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon Mirin
  • 1/2 tablespoon Oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 clove Garlic Crushed or finely chopped
  • 1 Red chilli De-seeded and sliced finely
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cornflour
  • 1 teaspoon Sunflower oil
  • 2-3 Iceberg Lettuce leaves

Instructions

  • Mix together the soy, oyster sauce, mirin, chilli, garlic, and cornflour.
  • Add  the chicken and leave to marinade for at least 20 minutes and up to 8 hours
  •  Heat the oil in a non-stick wok till smoking slightly
  • Add all the diced vegetables and stir-fry for 2 minutes
  • Add the chicken and marinade and stir-fry for a further 2-3 minutes till the chicken is cooked and the sauce is thickened. If necessary add water to keep the sauce thick but not burnt.
  • Put a tablespoon of the mixture into the centre of each iceberg lettuce leaf and if you like, garnish with a little fresh coriander
  • Wrap up into a roll and eat with your fingers