Spice-Rubbed Chicken Lettuce Cups

Name: Spice-Rubbed Chicken Lettuce Cups
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 c. olive oil; 1 tbsp. paprika; 1 tbsp. ground cumin; 1 tbsp. light brown sugar; 2 tsp. dried oregano; 2 tsp. onion powder; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; Kosher salt and pepper; 3 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts (11/2 pounds); 1/2 c. sour cream; 1 tsp. lime zest plus 1 to 2 tablespoons juice; Lettuce leaves and cilantro leaves, for serving

The ultimate summer supper.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Apr 17, 2024

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Yields:

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

381

Boring chicken, begone! Our intensely flavorful spice rub gives new life to plain ole white meat. Grill it up, then chop into bite-size pieces to pile into lettuce cups (or tacos, rice bowls, flatbreads, and anything else you can imagine!).

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and pepper
3 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts (11/2 pounds)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp. lime zest plus 1 to 2 tablespoons juice
Lettuce leaves and cilantro leaves, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat grill to medium. In medium bowl, whisk together oil, paprika, cumin, brown sugar, oregano, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Add 1 chicken breast at a time and coat with spice rub.
2. Step 2Grill chicken, covered, until cooked through (165°F on instant-read thermometer), 8 to 9 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before cutting into bite-size pieces.
3. Step 3In small bowl, combine sour cream, lime zest, and 1 tablespoon juice, adding additional juice if desired.
4. Step 4Serve chicken with lime crema and lettuce leaves and cilantro if desired.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 381 calories, 22.5 g fat (5.5 g saturated), 108 mg cholesterol, 335 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 4.5 g sugar (3.5 g added sugar), 36 g protein

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