Chicken Mango Lettuce Wraps (Printable)

A fresh blend of grilled chicken, mango salsa, and crisp lettuce leaves perfect for a light 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Juicy grilled chicken paired with fresh mango salsa
  • Simple assembly using crisp lettuce wraps for a healthy meal
02 -
  • Substitute chicken with grilled shrimp or tofu for pescatarian or vegetarian options
  • Add cooked quinoa or brown rice to the wraps for extra heartiness
03 -
  • Leave jalapeño seeds in for a spicier salsa
  • Use fresh lime juice for best flavor
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