Chicken Lime Lettuce Wraps Recipes

CHICKEN, CHILI AND LIME LETTUCE WRAPS

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With obesity rates on the rise, there is no better time than now for families to build healthier habits. This includes getting more exercise and eating healthier. Nutritionists recommend eating more whole grains, lean proteins and increasing the amount of vegetables and fruit in their daily diets. While selecting the right foods is the first step, how they are prepared is equally as important. Cooking healthfully includes choosing the right ingredients as well as implementing techniques such as baking, grilling, broiling, roasting and stir frying. Get creative with mealtime by presenting healthy choices for the family. Get kids excited about eating lean proteins and more veggies by serving favorites such as grilled chicken in a different yet still nutritious way. Try this recipe for Chicken, Chili and Lime Lettuce Wraps that features grilled chicken, leafy greens and heart-healthy almonds. Kids will find it fun to eat with their hands and parents will love.

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories Vegetable

Time 23m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless flattened slightly
honey and lime juice
2 -3 teaspoons chili, garlic sauce*
sesame oil and soy sauce
12 -16 small butter or 12 -16 small romaine lettuce leaves
3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
2 tablespoons torn fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons sliced green onion tops

Steps:

Preheat grill to 425°F Stir together honey, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil and soy sauce in a medium bowl.
Remove 2 tablespoons and brush over chicken. Place chicken on hot grill and cook for 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Remove from grill and let cool slightly. Cut into bite-size pieces and stir into sauce; refrigerate for 10 minutes or up to 24 hours.
To serve, spoon chicken into lettuce leaves and top with almonds, cilantro and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.9, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 73.1, Sodium 91.5, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 37.7

CHICKEN LIME LETTUCE WRAPS

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These absolutely delicious chicken lime wraps are a quick, budget-friendly meal idea.

Provided by Contributor

Categories Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 lime (juiced)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 green onions (minced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
lettuce leaves (for serving)

Steps:

Heat stove to medium high heat, and place chicken on skillet and cook until it is almost all the way cooked through.
Add the red wine vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper in skillet.
Once fully combined, add the green onions, garlic and cilantro until they are soft, but not overcooked.
Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce shells or pieces (or tortillas if preferred). Eat immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 522 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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