Southwest Chicken Wrap
A smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet chicken wrap, perfect for an easy weeknight supper or a weekend picnic, featuring marinated chicken, tender rice, corn, black beans, and a creamy chipotle-lime sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts Dice into ½–¾-inch pieces
- ¼ cup lime juice For marinating and assembling
- 1 Tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo Finely chopped or blended for marinade
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt For seasoning
- 3 Tbsp olive oil For marinade and sautéing
For the Wraps
- 4 large tortillas Warm briefly for pliability
- 1 cup uncooked rice Cook according to package instructions
- 1 small red bell pepper Sliced or chopped
- ½ red onion sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¾ cup corn kernels Fresh or canned, drained
- 1 cup black beans Canned, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup cotija cheese Or substitute feta
- ⅓ cup sour cream For the sauce
- 1½ Tbsp honey For the sauce
- ½-1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo For the sauce; adjust to taste
- 1 Tbsp lime juice For the sauce
- 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro Chopped, for garnish and sauce
- 1-2 Tbsp water To thin the sauce as needed
- ¼ tsp salt For the sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Dice the chicken and marinate it in a mixture of lime juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions using a 1:2 rice-to-water ratio.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the marinated chicken until cooked through and saucy, about 5–7 minutes without stirring, then an additional 5–8 minutes.
- In the same skillet, sauté the red onion and bell pepper until soft, then add garlic and jalapeño, cooking until fragrant.
- Warm the corn and prepare the black beans by draining and rinsing.
Make the Sauce
- Blend or whisk together sour cream, honey, chipotle peppers, lime juice, cilantro, water, and salt until smooth.
Assemble
- Warm tortillas and layer with rice, chicken mixture, corn, beans, cheese, and sauce.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla in and roll tightly like a burrito.
Serve
- Cut wraps in half, garnish with cilantro and lime, and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the sauce heat with chipotle; you can use a blender for a silky sauce. Store sauce separately for best wrap texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 36gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1000mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6g
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