Ingredients Needed

For the Chicken Marinade:

• ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ¼ cup lime juice (about one lime)
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp salt (add more as needed)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo (see notes)

For the Wrap Assembly:

• 4 large tortillas
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, chopped (adjust to your heat level)
• ½ red onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp olive oil (for sautéing)
• ¾ cup corn kernels (thawed or fresh)
• 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
• ¼ cup cotija cheese
• ⅓ cup sour cream (see notes)
• 1½ tbsp honey
• ½-1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo (to taste)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1-2 tbsp water (for thinning the crema)
• ¼ tsp salt

How to Make This Recipe:

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

First thing’s first: pat that chicken dry and chop it into small, bite-sized pieces. Toss it in a large bowl with the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and those smoky chipotle peppers. Mix it up until all the chicken pieces are swimming in that awesome marinade. Let this sit for about 15 minutes or, if you plan ahead, you can aim for 24 hours in the fridge. The longer, the better!

Step 2: Cook the Rice

While the chicken’s soaking up those flavors like a sponge, get your rice cookin’. Follow the package directions and keep it all fluffy and perfect while you prep the veggies and sauce. Trust me, the rice is the base of your wrap—don’t skip this step!

Step 3: Make That Crema

Get your blender or food processor (I’ve got a trusty little one I use for this) and throw in your sour cream, honey, chipotle pepper, lime juice, cilantro, and a splash of water. Blitz it up until it’s a creamy dream. Taste, and adjust the seasonings as needed, then set aside.

Step 4: Cook the Chicken and Veggies

In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add in your marinated chicken and sauté for about 12-15 minutes until it’s fully cooked through and just a tad crispy on the edges. Set that aside for now. Wipe the pan clean (you want all that flavor!) and toss in the chopped peppers, onions, and a little olive oil. Sauté this colorful mix for about 8 minutes. When they start getting tender, add in that minced garlic and lower the heat. Don’t let the garlic burn; we want it fragrant, not bitter.

Step 5: Assemble the Wraps

Now for the fun part! Warm those tortillas as per the package instructions. Lay one out and start layering your goodies. Begin with a scoop of rice, followed by that delicious chicken, the sautéed veggies, black beans, corn, and finish it off with a sprinkle of cotija cheese. Drizzle that creamy sauce over everything and wrap it up like you mean it! Tuck in the sides and roll it tight; you want all that flavor inside!