Spicy Chipotle Lettuce Wraps Recipes

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts, 2 teaspoons of salt, peppercorns, onion, whole garlic cloves, bay leaves, and water in a large pot.
• Cover the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Once the water is simmering, cook for 10 minutes, until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C) when pierced with an instant-read thermometer.
• Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and discard the cooking liquid. Using 2 forks, pull the chicken apart until shredded.
• In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• Add the corn, bell pepper, and a pinch of salt and sauté until the vegetables have softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add the chipotle peppers and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the shredded chicken and mix until everything is well incorporated.
• Add the lime juice and mix to incorporate.
• Remove the pan from the heat and let the chicken cool for 5 minutes before spooning into the lettuce leaves.
• Top with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
• Enjoy!

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS (PALEO)

Steps:

• Heat the 2 Tbs. oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sear for 6 minutes on each side until cooked through and browned all over. Move to a cutting board and let sit for 5 minutes. Then dice the chicken.
• Transfer bell peppers to pan and cook until they just begin to soften, about 3 minutes Remove from pan.
• In a food processor, combine the cilantro, lime juice, chipotle peppers and the adobo sauce. Process until smooth.
• Add the chicken back and peppers to the pan, along with the chipotle sauce. Toss until combined.
• Serve a couple of Tbs. (or more if you're a freak like me) of the chicken mixture in each lettuce cup and garnish with scallions and avocado!