Al Pastor Chicken Lettuce Cups with Creamy Cabbage Slaw
Fast, punchy, and weeknight-friendly: sale-priced al pastor chicken gets caramelized in a hot skillet, then piled into lettuce cups with crunchy cabbage slaw and creamy guacamole. It’s fresh, different from your recent soups and roasts, and built around strong value items.
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- Foster Farms Take Out Al Pastor Diced Chicken 16 oz $5.00
- Signature SELECT/FARMS Living Butter Lettuce 1 Count 1 head $2.99
- Signature Farms Three Color Cole Slaw 14 oz $1.50
- Guacamole Mild 14 oz $5.99
- Organic cilantro 1 bunch 1 bunch $2.49
- Organic green onions 1 bunch 1 bunch $1.99
- Organic cucumber 1 cucumber $1.99
Instructions
- Prep 16 oz Foster Farms Take Out Al Pastor Diced Chicken ($5.00). Separate leaves from 1 head Signature SELECT/FARMS Living Butter Lettuce ($2.99), rinse, and pat dry. In a bowl, combine 6 oz Signature Farms Three Color Cole Slaw from the 14 oz bag ($1.50), 1/2 chopped Organic Cucumber ($1.99), 2 sliced Organic Green Onions ($1.99), and 2 tablespoons chopped Organic Cilantro ($2.49).
- Mix the slaw with 2 tablespoons guacamole from the 14 oz tub Guacamole Mild ($5.99) plus 1 tablespoon water to loosen it slightly. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the full 16 oz package of Foster Farms Take Out Al Pastor Diced Chicken ($5.00) and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot and lightly caramelized at the edges.
- Warm the chicken for another 1 to 2 minutes on lower heat so the glaze clings well. Taste and adjust with a pinch of salt if needed.
- Fill the butter lettuce leaves with the hot al pastor chicken, the crunchy cabbage-cucumber slaw, and dollops of the remaining guacamole.
- Scatter 1 more sliced green onion and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro over the top and serve immediately, with any extra slaw on the side.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $12-16
Health notes: About 430-560 calories per serving depending on guacamole amount. High in protein, lower in carbs, and loaded with crunchy vegetables. Add extra cabbage and cucumber for more fiber and volume.
Drink pairing: Go for a juicy, low-tannin red like Pinot Noir if you want red wine with the sweet-savory spice. For white, an off-dry Riesling handles the al pastor seasoning and creamy guacamole beautifully.