Description
Fresh, tangy, and bursting with flavor, Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Lettuce Cups are the perfect solution for a quick meal or an impressive appetizer. These lettuce wraps feature tender chicken, creamy avocado, and vibrant toppings drizzled with a zesty chipotle-lime sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, they combine the sweet notes of honey with the tartness of lime for a deliciously unique taste. Ideal for casual dinners or festive gatherings, these customizable cups allow you to adjust spice levels and toppings to suit any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken (breast or thighs), 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 or fresh)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chipotle or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in honey, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully cooked through (8-10 minutes). Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream (or Greek yogurt) with lime juice and chipotle or smoked paprika until smooth. Chill.
- Lay out lettuce leaves on a platter and fill each with cooked chicken. Top with diced avocado, black beans, corn, and red onion.
- Drizzle the sauce over each filled lettuce cup and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce cups (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg