Description
Honey Lime Chicken Lettuce Cups are a fresh and delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, sweet honey, and zesty lime, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, these cups deliver vibrant flavors and an impressive presentation without the fuss. They’re a crowd-pleaser that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tsp chili sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili sauce. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in chopped green onions just before removing from heat.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into butter lettuce leaves and top with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg