Grilled Chicken and Street Corn Lettuce Wraps

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Blend the yellow onion, garlic cloves, jalapeño, cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar in a blender to make a mojo verde marinade.
  2. 2Blend the yellow onion, garlic cloves, jalapeño, cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar in a blender to make a mojo verde marinade.
  3. 3Blend the yellow onion, garlic cloves, jalapeño, cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar in a blender to make a mojo verde marinade.
  4. 4Add the mojo verde marinade to the chicken.
  5. 5Add the mojo verde marinade to the chicken.
  6. 6Add the mojo verde marinade to the chicken.
  7. 7Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  8. 8Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  9. 9Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  10. 10Peel the corn on the cob.
  11. 11Peel the corn on the cob.
  12. 12Peel the corn on the cob.
  13. 13Grill the marinated chicken and corn until cooked.
  14. 14Grill the marinated chicken and corn until cooked.
  15. 15Grill the marinated chicken and corn until cooked.
  16. 16Place a towel over a bowl.
  17. 17Place a towel over a bowl.
  18. 18Place a towel over a bowl.
  19. 19Use a knife to remove kernels from corn.
  20. 20Use a knife to remove kernels from corn.
  21. 21Use a knife to remove kernels from corn.
  22. 22In a bowl, add the corn, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, queso fresco, and cilantro, then mix.
  23. 23In a bowl, add the corn, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, queso fresco, and cilantro, then mix.
  24. 24In a bowl, add the corn, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, queso fresco, and cilantro, then mix.
  25. 25Set the corn mixture aside.
  26. 26Set the corn mixture aside.
  27. 27Set the corn mixture aside.
  28. 28Chop the grilled chicken.
  29. 29Chop the grilled chicken.
  30. 30Chop the grilled chicken.
  31. 31Build the lettuce wraps with chopped chicken, corn mixture, fried shallots, and chipotle mayo.
  32. 32Build the lettuce wraps with chopped chicken, corn mixture, fried shallots, and chipotle mayo.
  33. 33Build the lettuce wraps with chopped chicken, corn mixture, fried shallots, and chipotle mayo.

Ingredients

  • 12 boneless chicken thighs
  • 12 boneless chicken thighs
  • 12 boneless chicken thighs
  • 0.25 yellow onion
  • 0.25 yellow onion
  • 0.25 yellow onion
  • 6 to 8 garlic cloves
  • 6 to 8 garlic cloves
  • 6 to 8 garlic cloves
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 jalapeño
  • small bunch cilantro
  • small bunch cilantro
  • small bunch cilantro
  • 3 oranges
  • 3 oranges
  • 3 oranges
  • 1 lime
  • 1 lime
  • 1 lime
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • corn
  • corn
  • corn
  • mayonnaise
  • mayonnaise
  • mayonnaise
  • a little bit salt
  • a little bit salt
  • a little bit salt
  • a little bit pepper
  • a little bit pepper
  • a little bit pepper
  • queso fresco
  • queso fresco
  • queso fresco
  • a little bit cilantro
  • a little bit cilantro
  • a little bit cilantro
  • fried shallots
  • fried shallots
  • fried shallots
  • chipotle mayo
  • chipotle mayo
  • chipotle mayo

Equipment

blendergrill

Tips

  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight, for enhanced flavor.
  • You can grill, air fry, or bake the chicken and corn.
  • Place a towel over a bowl to make it easier to cut corn.