Cherry Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Light, fresh, and bursting with flavor, these Cherry Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making them a standout dish for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Juicy, tender chicken is sautéed with aromatic garlic, ginger, and onion, then glazed with a luscious soy-honey sauce and studded with sweet-tart fresh cherries. Served in crisp butter lettuce leaves, these wraps are a low-carb, high-protein option that's both satisfying and vibrant. Garnished with green onions and optional sesame seeds for a touch of crunch, this simple yet elegant recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, offering a healthy, delicious, and visually stunning meal. Perfect for cherry season or anytime you're craving a refreshing twist to classic chicken lettuce wraps!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
- 10 pieces butter lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced thinly)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized cubes and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar to create the sauce. Set aside.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the diced yellow onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Step 5
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chicken cubes to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken. Stir to coat evenly and allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 7
Add the pitted and halved cherries to the skillet. Gently stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cherries are softened but still hold their shape.
Step 8
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the cooked mixture with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if using.
Step 9
Wash and pat dry the butter lettuce leaves. Lay them out on a platter.
Step 10
Spoon the cherry chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (824.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 982.0 |
| Total Fat 28.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 295.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2607.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 44.3g | |
| Protein 116.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 3.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 173.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1800.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories