Description
These light and flavorful lettuce cups are filled with juicy honey lime chicken and crunchy slaw — a fresh, low-carb meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the Honey Lime Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
For the Crunchy Slaw:
1 cup shredded red cabbage
½ cup shredded carrots
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
Pinch of salt
To Serve:
1 head butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated and rinsed
Lime wedges, for garnish
Extra chopped cilantro
Instructions
Whisk olive oil, honey, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, chili flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss with cubed chicken and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, vinegar or lime juice, honey, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Stir in cilantro.
Spoon chicken into lettuce leaves. Top with slaw, extra cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.
Notes
Add sliced avocado or chopped peanuts for richness and crunch.
Use ground chicken or turkey as a quick alternative.
For heat, stir sriracha or sambal into the marinade.
Cucumber or radish slices add even more crunch to the slaw.
Store lettuce unassembled to keep it crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion
