Summer Grilled Chicken Wraps With Avocado Mango Salsa (Printable)
Juicy grilled chicken with fresh avocado mango salsa in warm tortillas
# What You'll Need:
→ Grilled Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Avocado Mango Salsa
08 - 1 ripe mango, diced
09 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
10 - ½ red onion, finely chopped
11 - ½ red bell pepper, diced
12 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
15 - Salt, to taste
→ Assembly
16 - 4 large flour tortillas (or gluten-free wraps)
17 - 2 cups shredded lettuce
18 - ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
19 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the marinade and allow them to rest for at least 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until fully cooked through and juices run clear. Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
03 - In a medium bowl, gently toss together the diced mango, diced avocado, finely chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt. Fold carefully to keep the avocado intact.
04 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or microwave them in a damp paper towel for 20 seconds until pliable.
05 - Lay each warmed tortilla flat and layer with shredded lettuce, sliced grilled chicken, a generous spoonful of avocado mango salsa, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
06 - Roll each wrap up tightly, tucking in the sides as you go. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The salsa alone is worth making because the creamy avocado balances the bright mango and lime in a way that tastes like vacation.
- Everything comes together in about half an hour which means you get maximum flavor for almost zero fuss.
02 -
- Do not skip the chicken rest period because slicing too early releases all the juices and leaves you with dry meat.
- Adding lime juice to the avocado right away creates a protective acid barrier that keeps it bright green longer.
03 -
- Pound the chicken to an even thickness before marinating so every piece cooks at the same rate and you avoid the dreaded dry ends with raw center problem.
- A squeeze of extra lime over the assembled wrap right before eating brightens every single flavor at once.