Tropical Barbecued Chicken Lettuce Wraps
As the sun shines bright and the temperatures soar, our cravings turn to light, refreshing, and flavour-packed dishes that capture the essence of summer. And what better way to satisfy those tastes than with Tropical Barbecue Chicken Lettuce Wraps?
Ingredients:
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• ½ cup tomato puree
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp salt
• 12 large Bibb or romaine lettuce leaves
• Optional: Shredded carrots and green onion
For the Tropical Barbecue Sauce:
• ½ cup pineapple juice
• ¼ cup tomato puree
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp salt
Instructions:
• In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, 1 cup pineapple juice, tomato puree, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least thirty minutes, up to four hours.
• Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
• In a small saucepan, whisk together the ingredients for the Tropical Barbecue Sauce: ½ cup pineapple juice, ¼ cup tomato puree, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for five to seven minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Grill the marinated chicken for six to eight minutes per side, or until cooked through. Brush the chicken with the Tropical Barbecue Sauce during the last two to three minutes of cooking.
• Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for five minutes. Shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• To assemble the wraps, place a few spoonfuls of the tropical barbecued chicken into each lettuce leaf. Garnish with shredded carrots and green onion, if desired.
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