Chipotle Chicken Avocado Lettuce Wraps
Chipotle Chicken Avocado Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Lime Crema
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Lettuce Wraps & Toppings
- 12 butter lettuce leaves, large, separated and washed
- 2 avocado, ripe, diced
- 1 1/2 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled, for garnish (optional)
- 4 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cut chicken breast with minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
While the chicken marinates, prepare the lime crema. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan (cook in batches if necessary). Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Assemble the lettuce wraps: Place a portion of the cooked chipotle chicken onto each lettuce leaf. Top with diced avocado, shredded red cabbage, a drizzle of lime crema, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese (if using).
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chipotle Chicken Avocado Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Lime Crema
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Lettuce Wraps & Toppings
- 12 butter lettuce leaves, large, separated and washed
- 2 avocado, ripe, diced
- 1 1/2 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled, for garnish (optional)
- 4 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cut chicken breast with minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
While the chicken marinates, prepare the lime crema. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan (cook in batches if necessary). Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Assemble the lettuce wraps: Place a portion of the cooked chipotle chicken onto each lettuce leaf. Top with diced avocado, shredded red cabbage, a drizzle of lime crema, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese (if using).
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
⏱️ 1 min