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Overhead view of four Mexican Street Corn Chicken Lettuce Wraps filled with grilled chicken, corn, red onion, jalapeño, crumbled cheese and cilantro on a black plate over a rustic wood table.

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick High Protein dinner with seasoned chicken, creamy street corn, and crisp lettuce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Servings 4

Equipment

Large Skillet
Cutting Board
Sharp Knife
Small Bowl
Whisk
Wooden Spoon
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup
Instant-read Thermometer

Ingredients
 

Chicken:

Street Corn:

  • 2 cups corn fresh, frozen, or drained canned corn
  • ½ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon light Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅓ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Lettuce Wraps:

  • 8 large butter lettuce leaves
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 small jalapeno peppers seeded and finely diced (optional)
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Add the corn to the same skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
  • Add the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic powder to a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Add the cooked corn, cotija cheese, and cilantro to the yogurt mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  • Divide the chicken evenly among the lettuce leaves. Spoon the street corn mixture over the chicken. Top with the red onion and jalapeño.
  • Serve with the lime wedges.

Notes

Serving Size: 2 Lettuce Wraps
Estimated WW Points: 6 (Check official WW app for exact points)

Tips and Tricks

Dry the lettuce - Excess water makes lettuce wraps slippery and can thin the creamy corn mixture.
Choose sturdy leaves - Use the larger outer butter lettuce leaves when possible. They hold the chicken and corn more securely.
Drain the corn well - This is especially important with canned corn. Less moisture helps the kernels brown in the skillet.
Keep the components separate for meal prep - Store the lettuce away from the chicken and corn so the leaves stay crisp.

Storing and Reheating

Refrigerator - Store the chicken, street corn mixture, toppings, and lettuce separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Reheating - Reheat the chicken gently in the microwave or a skillet until hot. The street corn mixture can be served chilled or allowed to come closer to room temperature.
Assembling leftovers - Fill the lettuce leaves just before serving. This keeps them crisp and prevents soggy wraps.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 44gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 714mgPotassium: 991mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1648IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 2mg
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