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Southwest Chicken Wrap

Southwest Chicken Wrap
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Wraps
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 small red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 red onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 –2 tablespoons water
  • Additional salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Combine the diced chicken with lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and chipotle peppers. Mix well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the rice according to package directions and set aside.
  3. In a blender or food processor, add sour cream, honey, lime juice, cilantro, water, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  5. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and sauté the bell pepper, jalapeño, and red onion until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir until everything is warmed through.
  7. Warm the tortillas so they are easy to fold.
  8. Assemble each wrap by layering rice, chicken and vegetables, black beans, corn, cotija cheese, and a drizzle of sauce.
  9. Roll tightly into wraps and serve warm.

Notes

  • Protein: ~32 g
  • Fat: ~22 g
  • Saturated Fat: ~5 g
  • Total Carbohydrates: ~54 g
  • Fiber: ~8 g