Cookwith - A Trip Down Memory Lane: Low-Carb Japanese-American Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, finely diced
• 1/2 small red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced (separate white and green parts)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (plus wedges for serving)
• 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 large butter lettuce leaves (or Little Gem lettuce)
• 1/2 small cucumber, julienned
• Optional: 1 small avocado, sliced