Description
Spice-packed southwest chicken wraps bring zesty Mexican-inspired flavors to your table in minutes. Quick and satisfying meal delivers bold taste with simple ingredients, promising delicious comfort you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Marinade:
- 0.75 pounds (340 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
Spices & Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wrap & Filling Ingredients:
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 cup (185 grams) uncooked rice
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) olive oil
- 3/4 cup (120 grams) corn kernels
- 1 cup (170 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) cotija cheese
Southwest Crema:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2–1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lime juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1-2
Instructions
- Marinate chicken by coating diced meat with southwestern spices and acidic components. Allow flavors to penetrate for minimum 15 minutes or up to overnight in refrigerator.
- Prepare complementary ingredients during marination time, including cooking rice to fluffy consistency, chopping fresh vegetables, and blending creamy sauce until smooth and well-integrated.
- Heat skillet to medium-high temperature and sauté marinated chicken pieces for 12-15 minutes, ensuring thorough cooking and golden exterior. Transfer to clean plate.
- Utilize same cooking pan to caramelize bell peppers and onions for approximately 8 minutes, developing deep flavor profile. Incorporate minced garlic during final moments of vegetable cooking.
- Return cooked chicken to vegetable mixture, gently combining to distribute heat and seasonings evenly.
- Warm tortillas briefly to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking during wrapping process.
- Construct wrap by layering components strategically: spread rice as foundation, add seasoned chicken-vegetable mixture, sprinkle beans, corn, and cheese.
- Drizzle prepared sauce across ingredients before carefully folding and rolling tortilla into compact, sealed wrap.
- Optional: Lightly toast wrapped sandwich in skillet to create crispy exterior and meld flavors together.
Notes
- Maximize Flavor Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours or overnight to enhance depth and tenderness of the meat.
- Customize Protein Swap chicken with black beans, tofu, or shredded jackfruit for vegetarian and vegan alternatives.
- Meal Prep Friendly Prepare components ahead of time and store separately in airtight containers for quick assembly during busy weekdays.
- Heat Control Use medium-high heat when sautéing to achieve perfect caramelization on chicken and vegetables without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (or up to overnight)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg