Description
A deliciously satisfying Southwest Chicken Wrap that combines grilled marinated chicken with fresh veggies and a creamy chipotle sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup Lime juice
- ½ tsp Chili powder
- ½ tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Chipotle pepper in adobo
- 4 large Tortillas
- 1 cup Uncooked rice
- 1 small Red bell pepper
- 1 Jalapeño
- ½ Red onion, sliced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Olive oil
- ¾ cup Corn kernels
- 1 cup Black beans
- ¼ cup Cotija cheese
- â…“ cup Sour cream
- 1½ Tbsp Honey
- ½–1 Tbsp Chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 Tbsp Lime juice
- 3 Tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 Tbsp Water
- ¼ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Start by marinating the diced chicken in lime juice, olive oil, seasonings, and chipotle for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the rice: While the chicken is marinating, cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the marinated chicken for 12–15 minutes until it’s cooked through.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, add chopped red bell pepper, jalapeño, and sliced onion; sauté until tender, then add minced garlic and cooked chicken.
- Assemble the wraps: Take a tortilla and layer it with rice, the chicken mixture, beans, corn, cheese, and a drizzle of the sauce.
- Roll & serve: Roll the tortilla tightly and serve immediately, or toast it for a crispy exterior.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken longer, even overnight. Pack on the fresh herbs and add extra veggies for a healthier wrap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg