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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized cubes and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar to create the sauce. Set aside.
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.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
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.
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.
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.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the cooked mixture with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if using.
Wash and pat dry the butter lettuce leaves. Lay them out on a platter.
Spoon the cherry chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
982 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 2608 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.3 g | ||
| Protein | 116.3 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1800 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
