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Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps by Latasha Brunson

Yields1 Serving

Bite into something healthy with these easy to make Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps! This simple, yet delicious recipe was developed by a student of the Food and Finance High School, Latasha Brunson, for the 2021 Food Education Fest.

For more information, please visit the Food Education Fund's website:
https://www.foodeducationfund.org/

 3 tbsp Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
 1 cup frozen corn
 1 lb chicken breast
 2 chipotle peppers
 3 tbsp adobo
 ⅓ cup freshly chopped cilantro
 1 lime
 ½ red bell pepper, diced
 3 scallions, thinly sliced
 1 head butter lettuce, rinsed and leaves separated
 Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1

Turn on the broiler.

2

Arrange the corn on a rimmed baking sheet with a Tbs. of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

3

Broil the corn for about 5 minutes, or until they start to slightly char and turn crispy. You can toss them a couple of times throughout. Set aside.

4

Heat the remaining 2 Tbs. oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high.

5

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sear for 6 minutes on each side until cooked through and browned all over.

6

Move to a cutting board and let sit for 5 minutes. Then dice the chicken.

7

In a food processor, combine the cilantro, lime juice, chipotle peppers and the adobo sauce. Process until smooth.

8

Add the chicken back to the pan, along with the chipotle sauce, freshly diced red bell pepper and roasted corn. Toss until combined.

9

Scoop the mixture onto a piece of lettuce and garnish with scallions!