30-Minute Mango Chicken Lettuce Wraps
30-Minute Mango Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines juicy chicken, sweet mango, and crunchy veggies all wrapped in crisp lettuce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these wraps deliver a burst of flavor with every bite, thanks to the zesty lime sauce that ties it all together. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, they make for a delightful appetizer or light meal that is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 green onions, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 8 large lettuce leaves (butter or romaine)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken, mango, red bell pepper, and slicing the green onions.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in red bell pepper and mango; cook for an additional 3 minutes until combined.
- Whisk together soy sauce and lime juice in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Spoon the mixture into lettuce leaves, garnish with extra green onions or lime wedges if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken before cooking. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. - Enhance freshness by adding chopped cilantro or mint to your wraps.