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Overhead view of maple glazed chicken and pecan lettuce wraps on a black plate, with chopped apples, pecans, and green onions. Fresh apple and scattered pecans sit on the rustic wood table.

Maple Glazed Chicken and Pecan Lettuce Wraps

Nesting Lane
Maple Glazed Chicken and Pecan Lettuce Wraps are a quick high-protein dinner with a sweet and tangy maple glaze, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

Large Skillet
Cutting Board
Sharp Knife
Small Bowl
Whisk
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken with the salt and black pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Add the onion and apple to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
  • Add the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and cinnamon to a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour the maple mixture over the chicken.
  • Add the chopped pecans. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is coated and the glaze has slightly thickened.
  • Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the butter lettuce leaves.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Serving Size: 3 Lettuce Wraps

Tips and Tricks

Keep the chicken pieces small - Smaller bite-size pieces cook quickly and fit neatly inside the lettuce leaves.
Use a crisp apple - A firm apple holds its shape better during the short cooking time and gives the filling more texture.
Watch the glaze closely - Maple syrup can thicken quickly once it hits the hot skillet. Remove the skillet from the heat once the glaze lightly coats the chicken.
Keep the lettuce dry - Pat the lettuce leaves dry after washing so the filling doesn't slide around or become watery.

Storing and Reheating

Store separately - Refrigerate the chicken filling in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep the lettuce leaves in a separate container so they stay crisp.
Reheat in a skillet - Warm the chicken mixture in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Reheat in the microwave - Microwave individual portions in short intervals until warm, then spoon the filling into fresh lettuce leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 38gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 579mgPotassium: 894mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1575IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
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