Chicken Mango Salsa Wraps (Printer-Friendly)

Grilled chicken and mango salsa nestled in crisp lettuce for a light, refreshing meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 oz)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Mango Salsa

08 - 1 large ripe mango, diced
09 - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
10 - 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
11 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - Juice of 1 lime
14 - Pinch of salt

→ Wraps & Assembly

15 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves (or romaine hearts)
16 - 1 small avocado, sliced
17 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
02 - Combine olive oil, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly with the marinade.
03 - Place chicken on the grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
04 - In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently to blend flavors.
05 - Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Layer sliced chicken, a generous spoonful of mango salsa, and avocado slices onto each leaf.
06 - Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over wraps.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Light and refreshing meal
  • Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free
02 -
  • Substitute chicken with grilled shrimp or tofu for a pescatarian or vegetarian option
  • Add cooked quinoa or brown rice to the wraps for extra heartiness
03 -
  • Grill chicken until juices run clear to ensure it is fully cooked
  • Leave jalapeño seeds in for a spicier salsa
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