These Grilled Chicken and Corn Lettuce Wraps are a light yet flavorful dish, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Packed with zesty lime-marinated chicken, charred corn, and creamy avocado, all wrapped in crisp lettuce, they’re both healthy and delicious. The refreshing lime yogurt adds a creamy tang to every bite.
Grilled Chicken and Corn Lettuce Wraps
Course: MainCuisine: American4
servings20
minutes20
minutes300
kcalIngredients
For the Chicken:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut lengthwise into 1-inch-wide strips
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes), plus lime wedges for serving
1 jalapeno chile, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
For the Corn:
2 ears of corn, husks intact
1 bunch scallions, trimmed
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
For the Lettuce Wraps:
1 avocado, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
8 large iceberg lettuce leaves
For the Lime Yogurt:
1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Freshly ground pepper
Directions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine the lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken strips, coat well, and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) in the refrigerator.
- Grill the corn and scallions: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Keeping the husks on, grill the corn for 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred. Peel back the husks and set aside. Grill the scallions for 2-3 minutes, until charred, then chop and set aside.
- Grill the chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-8 minutes per side, until fully cooked and lightly charred. Set aside.
- Prepare the lime yogurt: In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside for serving.
- Assemble the lettuce wraps: Cut the grilled corn kernels from the cob. Place the grilled chicken, corn, and avocado slices into the center of each lettuce leaf. Top with grilled scallions and a dollop of lime yogurt. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve with lime wedges.
These Grilled Chicken and Corn Lettuce Wraps are fresh, tangy, and satisfying, perfect for a light meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Serve with extra lime wedges for a citrusy punch, and enjoy the refreshing crunch in every bite.
