RECIPESCilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Lettuce Wraps
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Lettuce Wraps
Servings: 6
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Ingredients
2 packages (each 8.5 oz) Royal Ready to Heat Cilantro Lime Basmati Rice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp lime zest
2 tbsp lime juice
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sugar
18 large lettuce leaves
1 large avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
1/2 cup finely crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
Stir together oil, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, cumin, brown sugar, chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper; toss with chicken. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours in refrigerator.
Meanwhile, combine vinegar, salt and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer liquid until sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour pickling liquid over red onion and let stand for 30 minutes to quick pickle.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grease grate well. Grill chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until grill marked and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes and thinly slice.