Description
Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Lettuce Cups are a delightful blend of fresh, tangy flavors wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. This quick and easy dish combines tender chicken marinated in sweet honey and zesty lime, complemented by creamy avocado and vibrant toppings. Perfect for a light weeknight dinner or as a fun appetizer for gatherings, these lettuce cups offer a healthy option that’s both satisfying and customizable. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you can serve these colorful wraps to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 head romaine or butter lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn (canned, fresh, or thawed if frozen)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice for sauce
- 1 tsp chipotle or smoked paprika for sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped chicken and stir in honey, lime juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes until browned.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with lime juice and chipotle or smoked paprika until smooth.
- Assemble the lettuce cups by filling each leaf with cooked chicken and topping with avocado, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with the prepared sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce cups (175g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg