Description
Chicken Mango Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, vibrant, and light dish perfect for summer. Combining tender marinated chicken, juicy sweet mango chunks, crisp butter lettuce, and a zingy soy-lime sauce, these wraps offer a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Easy and quick to prepare, they make a healthy lunch or a crowd-pleasing appetizer that is customizable and perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Protein
- Chicken breast or thighs, boneless and skinless – about 1 lb
Produce
- Ripe mango – 1 large, diced
- Butter lettuce leaves – 8 to 10 leaves
- Red bell pepper – 1 medium, thinly sliced
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or mint) – 2 tbsp, chopped
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh ginger – 1 tbsp, grated
- Lime juice – 2 tbsp, fresh
Pantry & Condiments
- Soy sauce or tamari – 2 tbsp
- Honey or agave syrup – 1 tbsp
- Optional chili flakes or sriracha – to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken into thin strips or bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, marinate the chicken with lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, and a pinch of chili flakes. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables and mango: While the chicken cooks, dice the mango into small cubes, thinly slice the red bell pepper, and chop fresh herbs like cilantro or mint. Rinse and separate the lettuce leaves, then pat them dry gently to avoid sogginess.
- Assemble the wraps: Place a butter lettuce leaf flat on a plate. Spoon a generous amount of cooked chicken onto the leaf. Top with diced mango, sliced red bell peppers, and chopped fresh herbs for a burst of flavor and color.
- Add finishing touches: Drizzle a little extra lime juice or a light soy-honey dressing over each wrap. For extra heat, add sriracha or chili flakes on top before folding the wrap and serving.
Notes
- Choose ripe mangoes for the best balance of sweetness against savory chicken.
- Pat the lettuce leaves dry thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
- Cook chicken just until no longer pink for tender texture; avoid overcooking.
- Even a short marinade enhances the flavor depth significantly.
- Serve the wraps immediately for optimal freshness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Fusion / Summer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg