Chicken Mango Salsa Wraps (Printable)

Juicy grilled chicken combined with vibrant mango salsa and crisp lettuce for a fresh, wholesome meal.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat chicken breasts evenly with this mixture.
03 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - Combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño if using, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss gently to blend flavors.
05 - Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter. Layer each leaf with sliced chicken, a generous spoonful of mango salsa, and avocado slices.
06 - Serve immediately, accompanied by lime wedges for squeezing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Healthy and gluten-free
  • Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes
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 -
  • Use ripe mangoes for the sweetest salsa flavor
  • Rest the grilled chicken before slicing to keep it juicy
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