Sweet And Sour Chicken Lettuce Cups
featured in Chicken Lettuce Cups 4 Ways
These lettuce cups are a healthier alternative to classic sweet and sour chicken. Tender chicken is cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce, then served in fresh lettuce cups with crunchy vegetables and sesame seeds. Perfect for a light and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Tasty Team
90% would make again
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Inspired by foodandwine.com
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorn
- ½ medium sweet onion, halved
- ½ medium sweet onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, divided, 4 whole and 2 minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 cups water (1.4 L)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce (60 mL)
- ¼ cup honey (85 mL)
- ½ cup lime juice (80 mL)
- 4 large leaves romaine lettuce, for serving
- ¼ cup scallion (25 g), sliced
Nutrition Info
- Calories 197
- Fat 3g
- Carbs 17g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugar 12g
- Protein 24g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Place the chicken breasts, salt, peppercorns, halved onion, whole garlic cloves, bay leaves, and water in a large pot.
- Cover the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Once the water is simmering, cook for 10 minutes, until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C) when pierced with an instant-read thermometer.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and discard the cooking liquid. Using 2 forks, pull the chicken apart until shredded.
- In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced onion and a pinch of salt and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the soy sauce, honey, and lime juice and stir until the mixture has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken and mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the chicken cool for 5 minutes before spooning into the lettuce leaves.
- Top with sliced scallions.
- Enjoy!
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