Description
Coconut Lime Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines succulent chicken with the zing of lime and the tropical richness of coconut. Perfect for a light meal or entertaining guests, these wraps are both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. Enjoy them as a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion treat, and watch your friends rave about this delightful dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 green onions, sliced thin
- 1 head butter lettuce (about 12 leaves)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and green onions; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Pour over chicken and stir to coat.
- Simmer for about 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Spoon mixture into butter lettuce leaves, top with red pepper flakes, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (about 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. For added creaminess, consider including diced avocado or mango.