Honey Lime Chicken Lettuce Cups with Crunchy Slaw

Here’s a fresh, flavorful, and easy Honey Lime Chicken Lettuce Cups with Crunchy Slaw recipe — perfect for lunch, dinner, or even party appetizers.

🥗 Honey Lime Chicken Lettuce Cups with Crunchy Slaw

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tsp lime zest

• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Crunchy Slaw:

• 1 cup shredded red cabbage

• 1 cup shredded green cabbage (or use a pre-mixed slaw blend)

• 1/2 cup shredded carrots

• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tsp honey

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• Salt to taste

To Assemble:

• Butter lettuce, Boston lettuce, or romaine hearts (about 8–10 large leaves)

• Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, sliced chili, extra lime wedges

🥣 Instructions

1. Make the Slaw:

1. In a large bowl, combine the red cabbage, green cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt.

3. Pour dressing over slaw and toss well. Set aside or refrigerate to marinate slightly while you cook the chicken.

2. Cook the Chicken:

1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.

4. Pour the honey-lime mixture over the chicken, stir, and cook for 2–3 more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.

3. Assemble the Lettuce Cups:

1. Spoon a portion of the chicken into each lettuce leaf.

2. Top with a generous handful of the crunchy slaw.

3. Garnish with peanuts, sesame seeds, and/or extra lime if desired.

✅ Tips:

• Meal prep? Keep chicken, slaw, and lettuce separate until serving.

• Want heat? Add Sriracha or chopped fresh chili to the chicken or slaw dressing.

• Low-carb? This is naturally low-carb and gluten-free if you use tamari!