Mexicali Lettuce Wraps
Posted March 11, 2011 by 4hourrecipes

"A great way to mix up Mexican night from the usual Fajita Bowl or Taco Salad."

Posted in : Cuisines : ,
  • Prep Time :
    10 min
  • Cook Time :
    20 min
  • Ready Time :
    30 min

Servings

2

Ingredients

    Marinade

    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons water
    • 3 teaspoons olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

    Wraps

    • 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
    • 1 cup kidney beans or black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • 1 cup chopped tomato
    • fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 1 lime
    • chili powder
    • cucumber, cut into very thin strips
    • butterhead lettuce pieces

    Chipotle Butter

    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 1 chile pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced

    Directions

    1.  In a resealable plastic bag, combine lime juice, water, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.  Add chicken.  Marinate for at least 1 hour.
    2. Grill chicken over medium-high heat, 4 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove and chop into small cubes.
    3. While chicken is grilling, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add garlic and chipotle pepper with adobo sauce. Heat through.
    4. To assemble a wrap, add chicken, beans, tomato, onion, and cilantro in a piece of lettuce. Drizzle a little chipotle butter, lime, and chili powder on top.

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