CHICKEN TACO LETTUCE CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, black peppercorn, medium white onion, garlic, bay leaves, water, oil, ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, chicken broth, romaine lettuce, shredded mexican cheese blend, tomato
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Appetizers
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the chicken breasts, salt, peppercorns, onion, whole garlic cloves, bay leaves, and water in a large pot.
- Cover the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Once the water is simmering, cook for 10 minutes, until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C) when pierced with an instant-read thermometer.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve at least ¾ cup (180 ml) of the cooking liquid to use as broth. Using 2 forks, pull the chicken apart until shredded.
- In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and oregano. Sauté until the oil is bubbling and very fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and stir until the liquid has reduced and thickened slightly, about 7 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken and mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the chicken cool for 5 minutes before spooning into the lettuce leaves.
- Top with shredded cheese and diced tomatoes
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 4 grams
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Mallk Ababneh
amallk@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved these lettuce cups. The chicken was so tender and flavorful.
Twee Sosa
twee-sosa@yahoo.comThese are the best lettuce cups I've ever had. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the flavors are amazing.
MD SHIHAB RANA
md74@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of lettuce, but I loved these lettuce cups. The chicken is so flavorful and the lettuce is the perfect vessel.
Moni Khan
m-khan@gmail.comThese are so delicious and easy to make. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.
Masid Khan
khan.masid15@aol.comThese are perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I always have the ingredients on hand so I can make them whenever I want.
Xavian Rawls
rawls_x17@gmail.comI love that these lettuce cups are so healthy. They're a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Jose Abraham Gonzalez Rios
jrios32@aol.comThese are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have chicken leftover from dinner and these are the perfect way to use it up.
Adrian Nasner
nasner-a@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved these lettuce cups. The chicken was so tender and flavorful.
Elsie Naanorley
elsienaanorley99@hotmail.comThese are the best lettuce cups I've ever had. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the flavors are amazing.
Shajer bati tv
tv_s@gmail.comI've never been a fan of lettuce cups, but these are amazing! The chicken is so flavorful and the lettuce is the perfect vessel.
Dylan Schlebusch
s94@gmail.comThese are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that you can customize them to your own taste.
the lagend farve
l@gmail.comI made these for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.
team shamshernagar
ts41@yahoo.comThese are a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids love them!
Sophia Gonza
s.g54@hotmail.co.ukThese were so good! I added a little bit of extra salsa and cheese, and they were perfect.
Jayef Mahmud
mahmud-j97@hotmail.comI've made these lettuce cups several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect party food because they're easy to eat and can be made ahead of time.
Shirley Gurney
g-s1@yahoo.comThese chicken taco lettuce cups were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.