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Southwest Chicken Wrap

Southwest Chicken Wrap with grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty sauce
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A bold and fresh handheld meal featuring seasoned chicken, lime-bright rice, and smoky chipotle crema, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 0.75 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo
  • 4 large burrito-size tortillas (10-12 inch)
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice (jasmine or long-grain)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for sautéing veggies
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels, thawed or fresh
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo for crema, adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice for crema
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon water to thin crema as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt for crema

Instructions

  1. Dice chicken into ¾-inch pieces and marinate with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and 1 tablespoon chipotle for 15 min to 24 hours.
  2. Prepare the rice per package directions (about 15–20 min) until fluffy and let cool slightly.
  3. Blend sour cream, honey, 1/2 tablespoon chipotle, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and water as needed to make a smooth chipotle-lime crema.
  4. Sear marinated chicken in a hot skillet for 12–15 min, stirring until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges are charred.
  5. Sauté red bell pepper, jalapeño, and red onion in 1 teaspoon olive oil for 8 min, adding garlic in the last minute, then return chicken to the pan.
  6. Warm tortillas, layer rice, chicken-veg mix, black beans, corn, cotija, drizzle with crema, fold and roll tightly.

Notes

Ensure the tortillas are warm for easy folding, and add the crema at assembly to prevent sogginess.

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