Sweet Chili Chicken Lettuce Cups

Name: Sweet Chili Chicken Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. sweet chili sauce; 1/3 c. low-sodium soy sauce; Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving; 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp. Sriracha; 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 12 leaves romaine or butterhead lettuce, for cups; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 carrot, shredded; 1 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro

By Lena AbrahamUpdated: Nov 30, 2020

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Getting tired of making the same ol' chicken breast recipe? Shake up your routine with these easy and delicious lettuce cups. Loaded with crunchy fresh veggies and flavorful marinated chicken, all you need is a squeeze of lime juice to tie everything together.

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Editor's note: The introduction to this recipe was updated on November 30, 2020 to include more information about the dish.

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Yields:: 4 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 10 mins
Total Time:: 30 mins
Cal/Serv:: 405

Ingredients

1/2 c.
sweet chili sauce
1/3 c.
low-sodium soy sauce
Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving
3 tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp.
Sriracha
2 tsp.
freshly grated ginger
2
cloves garlic, minced
3
boneless skinless chicken breasts
12
leaves romaine or butterhead lettuce, for cups
1/2
red onion, thinly sliced
1
carrot, shredded
1 tbsp.
freshly chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Step 1In a large bowl, combine chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, oil, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic. Whisk to combine. Add chicken breasts to bowl and toss with marinade.
2. Step 2Heat a large grill pan over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden with grill marks and no pink remaining, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to let rest, then thinly slice.
3. Step 3Build your lettuce cups: Fill lettuce cups with chicken and garnish with onion, carrot, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.