Name: Leafy Chicken Wraps
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed; 1/2 large onion, diced; 1 1/2 lb chicken breast, diced; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce (found at Asian grocery stores); 1 tbsp sherry (or 3 tbsp vegetable broth); 6 large shiitake mushrooms, diced; 1/4 cup water chestnuts, diced; 1/4 cup carrots, shredded; 2 tbsp cornstarch; Plum sauce (found at Asian grocery stores)

Forget the chicken sandwich — have a few of these leafy treats.

When Daniel Green needed to drop a considerable amount of weight eight years ago, he didn't just go on a diet: He learned to cook and create his own lowfat meals. Nearly 70 pounds lighter, he launched an international modeling career — only to find he'd rather be in the kitchen than on the catwalk. Now Green shares cooking tips on British television and here for Self, in this moo shu–inspired dish. Its do-it-your Self assembly is perfect for dinner with friends.

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