Ohhhhhhhhhh. Yeah, this is it.
Are you tired of the same ole boring lettuce wraps? Are you feeling restless and worn out from the mundane routine of lettuce wrap chomping? Are you dreaming of a time and place where nothing matters and you can run footloose and fancy-free in the streets in that new Stevie Nicks circa 1982 costume you just bought at the thrift store down the street?
Because I’m not, heehee ha ha! ha. I was just wondering if you were.
Look, if there was ever a time to perk your ears, hark your face, and heed your head, it is now.
Let’s start with Exhibit A. I’d like to draw your attention to what’s occurring in these next two photos.
Guuuurl, you don’t even KNOW. (except I’m pretty sure you do. I mean it’s cilantro, chipotle peppers and lime juice. and pixie dust.)
Now let us observe Exhibit B.
Booooooy, you don’t even REALIZE. (except I’m guessing that you do. I mean it’s obviously seared and chopped chicken breast. and minced cherub feathers.)
Now, shall we direct our attention to Exhibit C.
Maaaaaaaan, you can’t even COMPREHEND. (except I’m leaning towards the fact that you do. I mean it’s clearly the seared and chopped chicken coated in the pixie dust chipotle sauce, crispy roasted corn {using the broiling method I told you about last week caaaaaaaaaan I get a holla back}, and freshly diced red bell pepper. and tiny flecks of pearls from the gates of heaven.)
I’m not kidding you, these are some of the best chicken lettuce wraps I’ve ever eaten. The limey chipotle sauce has that magical kick in the pants that I crave, even though that came out borderline psychopath. The roasted corn and diced red bell pepper offer just the right amount of crunch to satisfy my teeth, even though that sounds completely creepy. And the fresh scallions just pull it all together so beautifully, it gives me the confidence to run down the street in that new Stevie Nicks circa 1982 costume I just bought.
Oh wait a minute! That wasn’t me. I forgot.
Also, I just got some new editing software, so please be patient with me over the next 67 years as I tightrope walk over a tank of ravenous alligators and butcher the ugh out of these photos. Stupid learning curve.
Yep, these are definitely it.
Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps:
What it took for about 8 lettuce cups:
* 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
* 1 cup frozen corn
* 1 pound chicken breast
* 2 – 3 chipotle peppers (depending on your love of heat)
* 3 Tbs. adobo sauce (that comes from the jar)
* 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro
* 1 lime
* 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
* 3 scallions, thinly sliced
* 1 head butter lettuce, rinsed and leaves separated
* coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Turn on the broiler. Arrange the corn on a rimmed baking sheet with a Tbs. of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. 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.
Heat the remaining 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.
In a food processor, combine the cilantro, lime juice, chipotle peppers and the adobo sauce. Process until smooth.
Add the chicken back to the pan, along with the chipotle sauce, freshly diced red bell pepper and roasted corn. 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!
Meatless Monday? I’m just kidding, hahahaha! Oh.
It’s been WAY too long since I’ve had these. Gotta fix that!
Dinner this week. Done. Thank you.
Anything in lettuce wraps = healthy, which means I can eat fifteen of them if I want. True story.
Girl, your making me crave summertime with this recipe. Hand me a refreshing cocktail and one of these lettuce wraps and I’m all set!
Dyyyying over these. Love ‘em, Bev!
Oh my! This has my name written all over it. I am trying this one for sure. And I just love butter lettuce too. I just might try to make this tonight, if not tomorrow for sure!
I made this for dinner tonight and it was really good. The only thing I did different was I roasted the red peppers and took the skin off. I ended up just putting the adobo sauce and no chipotle peppers. Next time I will add just one. My husband freaks out if it’s too hot so I had to start out mild. I used adobo sauce from a can. Is there any difference from the one you find in a jar (couldn’t find it at the store)? I really liked using the butter lettuce instead of tortillas. The lettuce made it very refreshing.
Need need need!
You know… as boring as lettuce can be, it’s a great way to get delicious food into your mouth. So, I say go for it. I sometimes use cabbage for falafel wraps. Hey, it’s healthier than pita… which means you can eat ice cream after (not like I wouldn’t anyway).
I’m going to open my mouth, you’re going to use the lettuce as a funnel and just drop the chunky chicken and veggie parts right in, k?
I literally just made your asian lettuce cups for like the bazillionist time last night to feed the hungry man for a couple of meals. WHY did you not post this yesterday?! Not that I’ve lost my love for the asian ones…becasue come one…those will NEVER run out of love from this girl..but whewy..chipotle! Guess I know what’s on the menu for next week. Sorry hunny…lettuce wraps for dinner..again.
I am SOOOOO excited to make these this week!!! What a beautiful recipe, great job!
These look great! And simple – total plus. And eating protein is a good thing….plus you’re supporting hard working farming & ranching families when you eat meat…no Meatless Monday’s here.
Those look crazy good!
So funny – I just bought iceberg for the first time in ages to make lettuce wraps. Love these! I can’t wait to broil corn.
I love lettuce wraps and these are so bright and cheery Bev!
Ooo, love it. Making these tonight!
Lettuce wraps have been my vehicle of choice for taco transportation to my mouth for years. More taco consumption means better quality of life
Wow these looks so tasty!
Lettuce Wraps are my jam! But like you said they can get pretty boring. Not these though. They look packed with flavor.
Meatless Monday indeed. Photoshop? I’m getting it soon, but I’m a little worried about the learning curve…
These wraps? Too much awesome.
oh gurl, i wanna get wrapped up in this!!
Duuuuudeeee. I think I do know. These are awesome.
The flavours in these sound just incredible.
Can I just come over to your house and eat all of your amazing dishes? I’ll bring dessert!
Yum yum! SO much better than the average lettuce wrap! And prettier too!
Guuuuurl, these look SO good
Love these lettuce wraps, fresh, crunchy and full of flavor! Love your pictures!
Oh. Em. Gee. I need these for dinner tonight! Love, love, love!
These really do look waaaay better than any lettuce wraps I’ve ever had!
I have used savoy cabbage for the wrap and it works great.
Gives a little peppery taste and it is stretchy so it tears less.
30 seconds in the microwave doesn’t hurt either.
That’s an awesome tip! Thank you, Kimmie!
I made these for dinner tonight – YUMMY
Only mistake I made was I grabbed Adobo in a jar – turned out to be paste though it does not say that on the front. To make the sauce I had to add water and placfe over heat… same thing just an unexpected hiccup. Worked out fine though
I used three chipotle pepper and man o man this dish was PICANTE! My hubby adores the heat though so it was perfect for him. I could have lived with maybe just two.
We used ‘Living Lettuce’ as the wrap and it was so so good. I love living lettuce.
For the corn I used organic super sweet corn from Alexia and the corn alone is phenomenal. Adds another dimension to the mixture as a whole. I highly suggest.
Also before service after the garnish I squeezed more lime onto each wrap.
THANK YOU for your amazing blog. This will be a regular dish made in my home
im pregnant, just seeing that lime, makes me want this bad! thank u ! trying it out 4 sure! u rock!
I made these wraps today! They were amazing! Thanks for posting the recipe!