Southwestern Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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<p>On the hunt for the next party food sensation? Well, search no more! This recipe has got it all, except the carbs!</p> <p>Enjoy this healthy take on chicken tacos. First, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together. Then, combine the dressing with tender chicken breast strips, flavorful GOYA® <a title="Black Beans" href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/black-beans-dry/" data-id="4733">Black Beans</a> and a medley of fresh and flavorful veggies. Have your guests scoop this delicious mixture into crunchy lettuce leaves, and enjoy!</p>

Total Time

15m

Prep Time:15m

Yields:4 Servings

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Ingredients

2 tbsp.

<p><span>red wine vinegar</span></p>

2 tbsp.

<p><span>fresh lemon or lime juice</span></p>

1 tsp.

<p><span> Dijon mustard</span></p>

½ tsp.

<p><span>ground cumin</span></p>

½ tsp.

<p><span>sugar</span></p>

For the Southwestern Chicken:

1 pkg.
(9 oz.)

Carved Breast Strips, Original, cut into ½” pieces

1 can
(15.5 oz.)

GOYA® Black Beans or GOYA® </span><a data-id="5280" href="/products/low-sodium-black-beans/" title="Low Sodium Black Beans">Low Sodium Black Beans</a><span>, drained and rinsed</span></p>

1

<p><span>avocado, cut into ½” cubes</span></p>

1 cup

frozen GOYA® Whole Kernel Corn , thawed

1

<p><span>tomato, cut into ½” cubes</span></p>

½ cup

<p><span> red onion, coarsely chopped</span></p>

¼ cup

<p><span>coarsely chopped fresh cilantro</span></p>

1 tbsp.

<p>jalapeño chili pepper, finely chopped (optional)</p>

12

<p><span>iceberg lettuce leaves (see Tip)</span></p>

Directions

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Step 1

<p>Whisk together the Vinaigrette ingredients in a large bowl. Add the Southwestern Chicken ingredients, except for the lettuce, and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning.</p>

Step 2

<p>To serve, divide the chicken mixture between 4 bowls. Place each bowl on a dinner plate with 3 lettuce leaves on the side.</p>

Step 3

<p>Instruct your guests to spoon the chicken into the lettuce leaves. Fold the sides over the filling and roll to eat.</p>
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Remove the core of iceberg lettuce by slamming the root end down on the countertop. Turn the head over, and the core can easily be pulled away from the leaves.

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<p>Remove the core of iceberg lettuce by slamming the root end down on the countertop. Turn the head over, and the core can easily be pulled away from the leaves.</p>

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