Chicken Lime Lettuce Wraps Recipes

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

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These Tequila Lime Chicken Lettuce Wraps are an easy, fresh dinner! Gluten / dairy free & packed with flavor - these healthy wraps are delicious and simple!

Provided by The Clean Eating Couple

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup white tequila
10 large pieces of lettuce
1 cup pineapple mango salsa
Other optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Chop chicken into small pieces (½ inch cubes) and place in a ziploc bag or container. Mix together marinade + pour marinade over chicken. Allow chicken to marinate for 10 minutes (or overnight)
Heat a pan over the stove at medium high heat. Spray pan with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray. Pour marinated chicken + marinade directly into the pan. Sauté the chicken for 12-15 minutes until it is browned.
Once chicken is cooked, add tequila to the pan and allow it to cook for an additional 5 minutes until alcohol has cooked off + the chicken has a nice crust on it.
Assemble wraps with lettuce, chicken + your favorite toppings. We used this Pineapple Mango Salsa on top of these!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 lettuce wraps, Calories 224 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 424 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g

CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

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Filled with chicken, mushrooms, water chestnuts and carrots, these lettuce wraps are both healthy and yummy. The gingerroot, rice wine vinegar and teriyaki sauce give them delicious Asian flair. -Kendra Doss, Smithville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons peanut oil, divided
3/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup julienned green onions
12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes; drain. Add the mushrooms, water chestnuts and ginger; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink. Drain and set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and remaining oil. Stir in the carrots, onions and chicken mixture. , Spoon onto lettuce leaves; sprinkle with almonds. If desired, fold sides of lettuce over filling and roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

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These homemade buffalo chicken wraps are excellent. Honey and lime juice help tone down the hot wing sauce for a refreshing zip. They're perfect for lunch or a light summer meal with a tall glass of ice-cold lemonade. -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons milk
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 small cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
3/4 cup julienned carrots
8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink. Combine the lime juice, hot sauce and honey; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the cucumber, celery and carrots. , Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto each lettuce leaf; fold sides over filling and secure with a toothpick. Serve with blue cheese dressing.

Nutrition Facts :

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