Ginger Soy Chicken on Shredded Lettuce
INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast cutlets, cut into thin strips Salt and coarse black pepper 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced (I just use a few pinches of ground ginger) 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 6 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths, then cut lengthwise into thin matchsticks (or just chopped) 1/4 cup tamari (dark aged soy sauce, found on the international aisle) (I just use low sodium soy sauce) 3 tablespoons honey (3 times around the pan) 1 head of iceberg lettuce, core removed, shredded DIRECTIONS Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the vegetable oil. It should smoke up a bit. Add the chicken and season with a little salt and lots of black pepper. Stir-fry for a minute to sear the meat at the edges, then add the ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the scallions and stir-fry for another minute, then add the tamari and...