Description
Enjoy these vibrant Chili Mango Chicken Lettuce Wraps for a light and flavorful dinner. They’re packed with fresh ingredients and a touch of sweetness, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mango
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 large lettuce leaves (like butter or romaine)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken cubes with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the chopped mango, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Cook for 1-2 minutes more until heated through.
- Spoon the chicken and mango mixture into the lettuce leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the chili powder.
- If fresh mango is unavailable, you can use canned mango chunks, drained.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like shredded carrots or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg