Sweet Chili Chicken Lettuce Cups
Sweet Chili Chicken Lettuce Cups are the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, enveloped in crisp lettuce leaves. This delightful dish features tender chicken cooked with aromatic garlic and a rich sweet chili sauce, topped with fresh carrots and green onions for an irresistible crunch. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these lettuce cups offer a refreshing twist that will impress any crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into small pieces. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and minced garlic; cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce and soy sauce; pour over cooked chicken. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- While the chicken simmers, wash and separate the lettuce leaves.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf generously but avoid overstuffing.
- Top with shredded carrots and chopped green onions, then drizzle with additional sweet chili sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce cups (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg