Description
Enjoy these vibrant Chili Mango Chicken Lettuce Wraps, a light and flavorful dinner perfect for a fresh evening meal. They combine sweet mango, spicy chili, and tender chicken in crisp lettuce cups.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 8-10 large lettuce leaves (butter or iceberg recommended)
- Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, thinly sliced red onion, extra cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the mango salsa. In a separate bowl, combine the diced mango, chopped cilantro, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, and sriracha (if using). Stir well.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the mango salsa to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Spoon the chili mango chicken mixture into the prepared lettuce cups.
- Add any desired toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha for desired spice level.
- Ensure the mango is ripe for the best flavor.
- Other fruits like pineapple can be used as a substitute for mango.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg