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Southwest Chicken Wrap

Delicious Southwest Chicken Wrap Recipe with Flavorful Fillings

This delicious Southwest Chicken Wrap combines marinated grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy sauce for a perfect meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 656

Ingredients
  

Marinated Chicken
  • 0.75 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Wrap Components
  • 4 large tortillas
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced
  • 0.5 red onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.75 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese
  • 0.33 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp water for moisture
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • grill or skillet
  • Large bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the marinated chicken on a grill or skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing.
  3. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the sliced red bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, minced garlic, corn, black beans, cotija cheese, sour cream, honey, chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice, cilantro, and additional salt to taste. Mix well.
  5. To assemble the wraps, place a portion of rice and the chicken slices onto each tortilla, then add the vegetable mixture. Drizzle with water if needed for moisture.
  6. Roll each tortilla tightly and slice in half to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 656kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 31gFat: 23g

Notes

Feel free to swap chicken for grilled shrimp or veggies for a vegetarian option. Various spices can be added for unique flavors.

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