Coconut Curry Chicken Lettuce Cups with Lime Drizzle

By Dr Ernst
October 16, 2026

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 6 large butter lettuce leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp full-fat coconut cream
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a black skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until lightly golden.
  2. Stir in garlic, ginger, curry powder, salt, and coconut milk.
  3. Continue cooking until the chicken reaches 165°F internally and the coconut curry sauce thickens.
  4. Whisk coconut cream and fresh lime juice in a small white ceramic bowl until smooth.
  5. Spoon the cooked curry chicken into washed, dried butter lettuce leaves. Drizzle with lime-coconut sauce and finish with fresh cilantro.

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