But this is just a myth. There is no evidence that the naturally-occurring high saturated fat found in coconuts and coconut oil poses a threat to your health. Fifty percent of the fat content in coconut oil is lauric acid, which is rarely found in nature. Lauric acid is a medium-chain fatty acid, which has antibacterial, antiviral, and antiprotozoal properties.
Clearly, coconut oil debunks the belief that oils are bad for your health. It’s perfectly healthy and best for recipes with a tropical twist, like this Coconut-Infused Chicken Lettuce Wrap recipe.
Coconut-Infused Chicken Lettuce Wraps Cooking Tips
This coconut-infused chicken lettuce wraps recipe is very simple and easy to prepare. Butter lettuce is ideal for this recipe because of its tenderness and texture. When choosing the best lettuce, select the largest and most pliable ones that don’t have wilted and discolored leaves.Lettuce grows close to the ground so it’s best to clean the leaves thoroughly, rinsing until there’s no more visible dirt. A “salad spinner” is helpful to remove excess water. Once leaves are clean, pat dry with a paper towel before use.
Coconut oil has a high smoke point of 350 degrees Fahrenheit, making it the best choice for sautéing, baking, and even frying. Keep in mind that when using coconut oil, it’s best to avoid its smoke point because this is the temperature when fats and oils begin to break down. When using virgin coconut oil for sautéing or frying, simply add the oil in place of other oils or butter that you normally use.
Why Are Coconut-Infused Chicken Lettuce Wraps Good for You?
My coconut-infused chicken lettuce wraps are not only bursting with flavor, but they’re also packed with nutrition from these healthy ingredients:Free-Range Chicken
Free-range chicken contains all B vitamins and is also a great source of protein. It also contains cysteine, a natural amino acid. This amino acid has a thinning property that makes the mucus found in your lungs less sticky and easier to discharge.The George Mateljan Foundation further expounds on the health benefits of chicken:
Coconut Oil
There are only two oils you can find in my kitchen, and coconut oil is one of them (the other is olive oil, which I use as a cold drizzle for my salads).Coconut oil contains lauric acid that your body converts to monolaurin, which is a monoglyceride. Monolaurin can destroy lipid-coated viruses such as HIV, herpes, influenza, measles, and protozoa such as giardia lamblia.
- Aids heart health
- Promotes healthy brain function
- Supports thyroid function
- Helps strengthening immune system
- Helps maintaining healthy skin
- Promotes weight loss