Chicken Mango Lettuce Wraps (Printable Version)

Grilled chicken paired with mango salsa and crisp lettuce creates a fresh, wholesome bowl.

# What You 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 Steps:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Juicy grilled chicken combined with sweet mango salsa
  • Low-carb and gluten-free healthy meal option
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 -
  • For spicier salsa leave jalapeño seeds in
  • Let chicken rest before slicing for juicier texture
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