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Southwest Chicken Wrap

The **Southwest Chicken Wrap** is a delicious, protein-packed meal filled with seasoned grilled chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and a zesty chipotle sauce.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • #### **For the Chicken**
  • - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • - 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • - 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • - 1 teaspoon cumin
  • - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • #### **For the Wrap Filling**
  • - 1/2 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • - 1/2 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • - 1/2 avocado sliced
  • - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • - 4 large tortillas flour or whole wheat
  • #### **For the Chipotle Sauce**
  • - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise optional, for extra creaminess
  • - 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • - 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder or adobo sauce from canned chipotles
  • - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - Salt to taste

Equipment

  • - Skillet or grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. #### **Step 1: Cook the Chicken**
  2. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Rub the seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  5. Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
  6. #### **Step 2: Make the Chipotle Sauce**
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle powder, garlic powder, and salt. Set aside.
  8. #### **Step 3: Assemble the Wraps**
  9. Lay a tortilla flat and spread 1 tablespoon of chipotle sauce in the center.
  10. Add sliced chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro.
  11. Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up tightly.
  12. #### **Step 4: Serve & Enjoy**
  13. - Serve as is or grill the wrap in a dry skillet for 2 minutes per side for extra crispiness.
  14. - Slice in half and serve with extra chipotle sauce or salsa.