Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Lettuce Cups
Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Lettuce Cups are a refreshing and flavorful dish that makes for a perfect meal or appetizer. Combining tender chicken with zesty lime and sweet honey, topped with creamy avocado and vibrant vegetables, these lettuce cups are both nutritious and easy to prepare. Ready in under 30 minutes, they are ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Customize them with your favorite toppings for an extra burst of flavor, and enjoy a light yet satisfying dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people (4 lettuce cups) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
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, fresh, or thawed if frozen)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned. Stir in honey, lime juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with lime juice and a pinch of salt to create the sauce.
- Lay out lettuce leaves on a platter. Fill each leaf with cooked chicken and top with diced avocado, black beans, corn, and any additional veggies.
- Drizzle the sauce over the assembled cups and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg