Fresh Jujube Chicken Lettuce Cups

Fresh jujubes add a crisp, naturally sweet crunch to these light and flavourful chicken lettuce cups. Made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a simple savoury dressing, this recipe is perfect as a healthy lunch, appetiser, or refreshing dinner idea.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or finely diced
• 8–10 fresh Royal Jujubes, diced and seeds removed
• 1 small carrot, finely grated or julienned
• 1/2 cucumber, finely diced
• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• 8–10 large lettuce leaves, washed and dried
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

1. Wash and dice the fresh jujubes, removing the seeds.
2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, diced jujubes, carrot, cucumber, spring onions, and coriander.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, honey, and grated ginger.
4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
5. Spoon the mixture into fresh lettuce leaves.
6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy as a light meal, appetiser, or fresh snack.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Fresh jujubes bring a crisp apple-like texture and gentle sweetness that balances beautifully with savoury chicken, sesame, lime, and ginger. These lettuce cups are light, colourful, and easy to prepare, making them a great way to enjoy fresh jujubes in a savoury dish.