CHICKEN, CHILI AND LIME LETTUCE WRAPS
With obesity rates on the rise, there is no better time than now for families to build healthier habits. This includes getting more exercise and eating healthier. Nutritionists recommend eating more whole grains, lean proteins and increasing the amount of vegetables and fruit in their daily diets. While selecting the right foods is the first step, how they are prepared is equally as important. Cooking healthfully includes choosing the right ingredients as well as implementing techniques such as baking, grilling, broiling, roasting and stir frying. Get creative with mealtime by presenting healthy choices for the family. Get kids excited about eating lean proteins and more veggies by serving favorites such as grilled chicken in a different yet still nutritious way. Try this recipe for Chicken, Chili and Lime Lettuce Wraps that features grilled chicken, leafy greens and heart-healthy almonds. Kids will find it fun to eat with their hands and parents will love.
Provided by Mary Jenny
Categories Vegetable
Time 23m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat grill to 425°F Stir together honey, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil and soy sauce in a medium bowl.
- Remove 2 tablespoons and brush over chicken. Place chicken on hot grill and cook for 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from grill and let cool slightly. Cut into bite-size pieces and stir into sauce; refrigerate for 10 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- To serve, spoon chicken into lettuce leaves and top with almonds, cilantro and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.9, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 73.1, Sodium 91.5, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 37.7
LIME & PEPPER CHICKEN WRAPS
These tasty wraps are great for a relaxed meal, and they're really easy to make
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Toss the chicken with the lime zest and juice, pepper, oil and a little salt. Cook on a griddle pan or barbecue for 6-8 mins, turning until evenly cooked and nicely browned.
- Heat the tortillas in the microwave, following pack instructions. Spread a little guacamole over each tortilla, top with some lettuce and chicken, then drizzle over the yogurt. Roll up and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, Sodium 2.85 milligram of sodium
LEMONGRASS-CHILE-CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
Ready in 30 minutes, our restaurant-worthy lettuce wraps showcase sweet and spicy chicken with a hint of citrus. Serve with our homemade hoisin-lemongrass sauce.
Provided by Cheri Liefeld
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat 3-quart saucepan over high heat. Add oil, lemongrass, chile, garlic and gingerroot; cook 1 minute. Stir in chicken. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, mint and soy sauce into chicken mixture.
- Spoon chicken mixture onto lettuce leaves. Serve with hoisin-lemongrass sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1250 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g
LIME CHICKEN CHILI
Lime juice gives this chili a zesty twist, while canned tomatoes and beans make preparation a snap. Try serving bowls with toasted tortilla strips. -Diane Randazzo, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and peppers in oil for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add chicken; cook and stir over medium heat for 8-9 minutes or until no longer pink. , Stir in the flour, cocoa and seasonings. Add the tomatoes, lime juice and lime zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in beans; heat through. , Meanwhile, place tortilla strips on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Serve chili with sour cream and tortilla strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
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