Mango Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Fresh mango chicken lettuce wraps filled with juicy mango, tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a bright lime dressing! Pile everything into crisp lettuce wraps for the perfect light lunch or easy dinner that still feels super satisfying. Great for meal prep and easy to bulk up with rice, avocado, or extra protein if you want a heartier meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- No cooking required! Use pre-cooked chicken, or swap for leftover rotisserie if you’ve got it
- A really good balance of sweet, savory, and citrusy flavors
- Feels healthy and refreshing without feeling like boring diet food (you’ll find none of that round here, thank you very much)
- Perfect for warm weather lunches and easy dinners when you don’t want anything heavy
- Great for meal prep as long as you keep the lettuce separate (I’ll share extra tips for making this work)
What You’ll Need
- Cooked chicken breast – Keeps the wraps filling and packed with protein. Rotisserie chicken works great too.
- Mango – Adds sweetness and freshness that balances the savory chicken really well.
- Shredded carrots – Bring crunch, color, and a little natural sweetness.
- Red onion – Adds a sharp bite that keeps the wraps tasting bright and fresh.
- Fresh cilantro – Gives everything that fresh, herby flavor that works so well with lime and mango.
- Lime juice – Brightens up the whole salad and ties all the flavors together.
- Olive oil – Adds richness and helps lightly coat the filling.
- Salt & black pepper – Simple seasonings that make all the fresh ingredients pop.
- Lettuce leaves – Crisp lettuce turns everything into fresh, crunchy wraps that feel light but still satisfying.
How To Make Mango Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Add the diced chicken and mango to a large mixing bowl and toss everything together.
- Fold in the shredded carrots, red onion, and fresh cilantro for plenty of crunch and fresh flavor.
- Drizzle the lime juice and olive oil over the top, then season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated and well combined. Give it a quick taste and adjust the lime or seasoning if needed.
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves well so they stay crisp and sturdy enough for filling.
- Spoon the mango chicken mixture into the lettuce cups and serve right away while everything is fresh and crunchy.
Recipe Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut and makes these wraps come together really quickly.
- Make sure the mango is ripe but still firm enough to dice cleanly. Overripe mango can get a little too soft once everything is mixed together!
- Butter lettuce, romaine, or iceberg all work well for the wraps. Iceberg gives the most crunch, while butter lettuce is softer and easier to fold.
- Pat the lettuce dry really well after washing so the wraps stay crisp instead of watery.
- If you want a little heat, add diced jalapeño, chili flakes, or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Avocado makes a really good addition if you want the wraps a little more filling and creamy, and it gets in some extra good fats.
- These are best served fresh, but you can prep the filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge until ready to assemble.
Meal Prep Tips
These wraps work really well for meal prep as long as you keep the lettuce separate until serving. Nobody wants a soggy lettuce wrap!
Store the mango chicken filling in airtight containers in the fridge and portion the lettuce leaves separately so they stay crisp and fresh. When you’re ready to eat, just scoop the filling into the lettuce cups and serve.
For easy grab-and-go lunches, divide the chicken mixture into meal prep containers and pack the lettuce alongside it instead of assembling ahead. You can also add extras like avocado, tortilla chips, or lime wedges right before eating.
The filling is best within about 2 days while the mango and veggies still taste fresh and crisp.
Serving Ideas
These mango chicken lettuce wraps are great on their own for a light lunch or dinner, but they also pair really well with simple sides if you want to turn them into more of a full meal.
Serve them with coconut rice, cilantro lime rice, or a chilled noodle salad for something fresh and summery. They’re also really good alongside tortilla chips, guacamole, or a simple fruit salad.
For casual dinners or entertaining, arrange everything on a big platter and let everyone build their own wraps. It makes dinner feel a little more fun and relaxed.
You can also turn the filling into rice bowls, salads, or tortilla wraps if you want something a bit more substantial.
Mango Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
- 1 large mango diced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8-10 large lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Add the diced chicken and mango to a large mixing bowl and toss everything together.
- Fold in the shredded carrots, red onion, and fresh cilantro for plenty of crunch and fresh flavor.
- Drizzle the lime juice and olive oil over the top, then season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated and well combined. Give it a quick taste and adjust the lime or seasoning if needed.
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves well so they stay crisp and sturdy enough for filling.
- Spoon the mango chicken mixture into the lettuce cups and serve right away while everything is fresh and crunchy.
These are so easy to prep, and they’re equally good for a lunch or a light dinner! If you try them, I’d love to hear your thoughts below. It means the world to me that you try my recipes in your own kitchen!