Kebabs: Chicken in Lettuce Cups

Take these kebabs, wrapped in lettuce, and bring them in for lunch.

PREP: 20 MINS  TOTAL TIME: 35 MINS  SERVINGS: 4

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
• 1/2 small red onion, half thinly sliced and half grated
• 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves, half chopped
• 2 ounces feta, crumbled (1/2 cup)
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 2 heads butter lettuce, such as Boston or Bibb, trimmed and leaves separated

INSTRUCTIONS

Soak 8 wooden skewers in water, 15 minutes. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill.

Soak sliced onion in warm water, 10 minutes. Using your hands, gently combine grated onion, chicken, garlic, chopped mint, feta, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Divide mixture into 8 portions, form around skewers, and brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill until cooked through, about 12 minutes, flipping once.

Drain sliced onion and toss with 1 tablespoon oil, whole mint leaves, tomatoes, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Serve kebabs in lettuce leaves, topped with onion salad.

SOURCE: MARTHA STEWART