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Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These slightly spicy / smoky Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps are equal parts addictive and delicious!!
Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southwestern
Servings: 6 people
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

For the Chicken + Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3-4 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 10 boneless skinless chicken thighs cut in half

For the Lettuce Wraps:

  • 1 head butter lettuce
  • 2 mangos, cut into thin strips
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 avocados, thinly sliced
  • fresh mint
  • fresh cilantro
  • 1-2 limes, juiced
  • kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Put the ingredients for the marinade in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
  • After marinating, Heat an indoor or outdoor grill to about 400 degrees F (medium high heat). Place the chicken onto the grill and grill 5 to 6 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked. Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile - clean the butter lettuce and separate it into cups.
  • Combine the mango, red onion, bell pepper, avocado, mint, cilantro and lime juice in a bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble the lettuce cups with a piece of chicken, a few tablespoons of the topping and serve with extra limes if needed.

Notes

Boston Bibb, green leaf, or romaine are my favorite for lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 1029mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2114IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg