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Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Lettuce Cups

Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Lettuce Cups
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Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Lettuce Cups are a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. These vibrant wraps combine tender honey-lime chicken with creamy avocado and crisp lettuce, creating a delightful balance of textures. With their quick preparation time, they make an ideal choice for busy weeknights or as an impressive appetizer for gatherings. The customizable nature of this recipe means you can easily swap in your favorite vegetables or proteins, ensuring everyone at the table will enjoy them. Serve these tasty cups with a zesty chipotle-lime sauce for an extra burst of flavor that will leave your guests raving.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken (breast or thighs), chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • tsp cumin
  • 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 sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • tsp chipotle or smoked paprika
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped chicken and cook until browned (about 8-10 minutes). Stir in honey, lime juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, chipotle (or smoked paprika), and salt to create the sauce.
  3. Lay out lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Fill each leaf with cooked chicken and top with avocado, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
  4. Drizzle the chipotle-lime sauce over each lettuce cup before serving.

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