Chicken Mango Salsa Wraps (Printable Version)

Grilled chicken combined with mango salsa and fresh lettuce for a light and vibrant meal option.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (7 oz each)
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 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat chicken breasts evenly in the marinade.
03 - Place chicken on the grill and cook 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from grill and rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly.
04 - In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Gently toss to combine.
05 - Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Top each leaf with sliced chicken, a generous spoonful of mango salsa, and avocado slices.
06 - Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the wraps.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Healthy and gluten-free
  • Quick and easy to prepare
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 -
  • Use ripe mango for the best flavor
  • Let the grilled chicken rest before slicing to retain juices
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