Tropical Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Tropical Chicken Lettuce Wraps! This healthy and refreshing recipe combines juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and crisp lettuce, making it perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Easy to make and packed with tropical goodness, these wraps are a delicious low-carb option for clean eating enthusiasts. Get the full recipe on Satisfy Your Cravings and bring a taste of the tropics to your table!
Equipment
- Cutting Board: For chopping the chicken, vegetables, and other ingredients.
- Chef’s Knife: To dice the chicken and chop the vegetables.
- Large Skillet or Frying Pan: For cooking the chicken and sautéing the vegetables.
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula: To stir and combine the ingredients while cooking.
- Mixing Bowls: For marinating the chicken and mixing the ingredients.
- Tongs: To handle the chicken while cooking and to assemble the wraps.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accurately measuring ingredients like soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, and lime juice.
- Salad Spinner or Paper Towels: To wash and dry the lettuce leaves thoroughly.
- Serving Plate or Platter: To arrange and serve the lettuce wraps.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling:
- 1 Lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 Medium yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 Cup Fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/4 Cup Red onion, finely
- 2 Cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Lime juice
- 1/2 Tsp Ground ginger
- 1/4 Tsp Red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Lettuce Wraps:
- 1 Head of butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 1/4 Cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 Cup Crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken FillingHeat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 2: Sauté the VegetablesIn the same skillet, add red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.Stir in diced pineapple and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Step 3: Combine and SeasonReturn the cooked chicken to the skillet.Add soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, lime juice, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 4: Assemble the Lettuce WrapsSpoon the chicken filling into the center of each lettuce leaf.Garnish with fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts if desired.Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.