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Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Lettuce Cups

Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Lettuce Cups
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Fresh, tangy, and bursting with flavor, Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Lettuce Cups are the perfect solution for a quick meal or a delightful appetizer. This healthy dish combines the sweet and zesty notes of honey and lime with succulent chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in refreshing lettuce leaves. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these versatile lettuce wraps can be easily customized to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken (breast or thighs)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 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
  • 1 tsp chipotle or smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add chopped chicken and cook until browned.
  2. Stir in honey, lime juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for another 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
  3. For the sauce, mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with lime juice and chipotle or smoked paprika in a bowl; chill until ready to use.
  4. Assemble by laying out lettuce leaves on a platter. Fill each leaf with chicken, diced avocado, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
  5. Drizzle with the sauce and serve warm.

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