Best 7 Spicy Chicken Salad In Lettuce Cups Recipes

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**Spicy Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups: A Refreshing and Flavorful Meal**

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Spicy Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups, a delightful dish that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. This wholesome meal combines succulent chicken, crisp lettuce cups, a zesty dressing, and an array of fresh vegetables. Whether you're seeking a light and healthy lunch, a flavorful dinner option, or a unique party appetizer, this recipe delivers on taste and versatility. Discover the culinary journey that awaits, as you embark on creating this refreshing and satisfying salad.

**Additional Recipes to Delight Your Palate:**

1. **Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing:** Elevate your salad experience with this luscious dressing, boasting a creamy texture and a tangy ranch flavor. Made with ripe avocados, sour cream, buttermilk, and an array of herbs and spices, this dressing adds a luscious touch to every bite.

2. **Easy Pickled Red Onions:** Transform ordinary red onions into a vibrant and tangy accompaniment using this simple pickling recipe. With just a handful of ingredients and a short marinating time, you'll have delectable pickled onions that add a pop of color and flavor to your salad.

3. **Homemade Crispy Wontons:** Elevate your salad with these crispy wonton strips, offering a delightful textural contrast. These wontons are easily made with wonton wrappers and a touch of oil, creating a crunchy and flavorful topping that adds an extra layer of enjoyment to each bite.

4. **5-Minute Cilantro Lime Dressing:** Experience a burst of freshness with this vibrant dressing, ready in just 5 minutes. Combining zesty limes, fragrant cilantro, garlic, and a touch of honey, this dressing adds a lively touch to your salad, leaving you refreshed and invigorated.

5. **Honey Garlic Glazed Carrots:** Complement your salad with these sweet and savory glazed carrots. Tender carrot slices are coated in a luscious glaze made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of ginger. These carrots offer a delightful balance of flavors and a pop of color, making them an irresistible addition to your meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS



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A Southeast Asian-inspired mix of rice-wine vinegar, lime, and chiles gives this fragrant Spicy Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups, sweetness, tang, and spice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Ground Chicken Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon jasmine rice or another long-grain rice
Coarse salt
1 pound ground chicken
Lime-Chile Dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
Freshly ground pepper
1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated
1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/2 daikon radish, peeled and cut into matchsticks
3 tablespoons salted, roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Toast rice in a dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until deep golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Coarsely grind with a mortar and pestle or in a food processor.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt. Boil chicken, separating it into pieces with a spoon, until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon; reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Add dressing, rice, herbs, and cooking liquid; toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For each serving, put about 1/4 cup chicken in a lettuce leaf. Garnish with carrot, daikon, basil, cilantro, and nuts.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 48m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken (from about 3 purchased roasted whole chickens)
2 cups roasted red and yellow bell peppers, drained, patted dry, and coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups paper-thin slices red onion
3/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup drained capers
1 1/2 cups (about) Red Wine Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 butter lettuce leaves (from about 3 large heads)
1 (4-ounce) piece Parmesan, shaved with vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • Toss the chicken, bell peppers, onion, parsley, almonds, and capers in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Season the chicken salad with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Arrange 1 large lettuce cup and 1 small lettuce cup on each plate, overlapping slightly. Spoon the chicken salad into the lettuce cups. Drizzle more vinaigrette over the salads. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
  • Do-Ahead Tip: The chicken salad can be prepared 4 hours ahead and refrigerated. Just before serving, spoon the salad into the lettuce cups.
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually add the oil and blend until emulsified.
  • Yield: 1 3/4 cups

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD



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Try a Spicy Chicken Salad for a little extra attitude. This Spicy Chicken Salad has chili powder and cayenne pepper, plush a dash of cinnamon, too.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
dash ground cinnamon
6 cups red and green grapes
30 saltine crackers

Steps:

  • Toss chicken, celery and onions in large bowl.
  • Mix next 5 ingredients until blended. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Serve each portion with 1 cup grapes and 5 crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

SPICY CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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This is one of my go-to meals when I want a fun dinner. I love the spicy Asian flavors against the cool lettuce and the added crunch of peanuts and water chestnuts. -Brittany Allyn, Nashville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup stir-fry sauce
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1/4 cup salted peanuts
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and set aside., Stir-fry onion and peppers in remaining oil for 5 minutes. Add the water chestnuts, mushrooms and garlic; stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add stir-fry sauce and soy sauce. Stir in chicken; heat through., Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture on each lettuce leaf; sprinkle each with 1-1/2 teaspoons peanuts and 1/4 teaspoon cilantro. Fold lettuce over filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SPICY-CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS



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The following recipe is from Scripps Networks' "Great Taste" event of May 4, 2002.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Southeast Asian fish sauce
2 teaspoons Asian-style chile paste, like sambal oelek
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, like corn, peanut, or soy
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 scallions (white and green), thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, grated
1/2 cup canned, drained water chestnuts, chopped
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)
8 to 10 Bibb lettuce leaves
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, and chile paste. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken and salt, and stir-fry the meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes. Stir in the scallions, carrot, and water chestnuts. Transfer the chicken mixture to a bowl and cool. Stir in the lime juice mixture, mint, and coriander. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and fill each with some of the chicken salad. Serve with lime wedges.

CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS



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Adults and kids alike enjoy the make-it-yourself aspect of these festive appetizers. The mint and cilantro add so much flavor, and the lettuce cup provides a refreshing crunch. For accompanying recipes, entertaining tips and a video, visit tasteofhome.com/katielee. -Katie Lee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield serves 6 to 8.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 packet stir-fry seasoning powder
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound ground chicken breast
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup diced water chestnuts
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 head of romaine lettuce (inner leaves only), or 2 heads of butter lettuce and /or radicchio
For garnish: Mint, cilantro, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine stir-fry seasoning, water, soy sauce, lime, juice and sugar. Set aside., Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken meat and use a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Cook until browned, about 10, minutes. Add red bell pepper, water chestnuts, scallions and red, pepper flakes and cook 5 minutes. Stir in reserved stir-fry seasoning mixture. Cook until liquid evaporates, about 2 to 3 minutes., Serve in lettuce cups garnished with mint, cilantro, bean sprouts and chopped peanuts.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD LETTUCE CUPS



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"I serve this salad in lettuce leaves or in pita pockets to friends who enjoy something a bit out of the ordinary. This is fast, easy, a bit exotic and, best of all, delicious." If you like peanut butter, this is the chicken salad for you! Mary Bergfeld - Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 to 3 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
4 cups chopped cucumbers
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup grated carrot
8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumbers, pepper, onions and carrot. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Shred your chicken finely. This will help it to absorb the dressing and flavors better.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the lettuce cups from wilting.

Conclusion:

Spicy chicken salad in lettuce cups is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its fresh, spicy flavors and crunchy lettuce cups, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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