Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Lettuce Wraps

30 Minutes

Asian/ Asian Fusion

Serves: 6

Made with

2 packs (each 8.5 oz) Royal^® Microwaveable 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

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; 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.

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