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Itโs official. I am rebelling against the universe.
This morning I woke up to a good foot of the white stuff. Yeah, snow. It is miserableย and thatโs all I am going to say about it because I am not going to complain to you guys anymore about all the snow.
Instead letโs talk about your weekend. We never do that. Itโs always me, me, food, me and some more food.
Someone please tell me they enjoyed some beautiful spring weather, maybe did some grilling or Banana Bread making or gosh maybe you even went all out and made some killer Grilled Buffalo Shrimp Sandwiches. ย Oh, I wish we still had those leftovers sitting in the fridge.
Or maybe you just had a super lazy weekend and watched the Masters or better yet maybe you watched some heavy drama TV show.
Honestly, watching golf is so unappealing to me. I CANโT do it. I want to scratch my eyes out. Plus, I am all about the drama. Fill me in. What are the good shows these days? I feel like I have not watch TV in forever. My last favorite show was Gilmore Girls and I think that ended like six years ago.
Yeah, I donโt watch a whole lot of TV. Itโs bad.
Oh and yeah, I was a total Gilmore Girls fan. Love that show, still do.
I watch reruns when ever I can.
Itโs pretty pathetic.
Ok, I have probably bored you to death.
I am sorry. Let talk Tex-Mex.
Or really lets talk wraps. Cause wraps are good.
Especially when theyโre grilled. Like on the grill. Itโs awesome.
Plus, thereโs Tex-Mex grilled chicken, quinoa, the most amazing sweet and spicy Tex Mexย dipping sauce, red peppers, spinach, avocado, cheddar cheese and cilantro. Then your gonna want to smother the whole thing in the sauce. The sauce is good. The chicken is good. Geez, the whole wrap is good.
Oh and guys, I can not stop with the avocados. I am pretty much going through at least one a day. At least. Probably two. Itโs getting ridiculous.
Tex-Mex meals are so fun, plus with Cinco De Mayo coming theyโre kind of perfect.
Theyโre kind perfect anyway. Just make the and I promise you wonโt regret it.
Grilled Tex-Mex Chicken and Quinoa Wraps with Spicy Tex-Mex Sauce
Ingredients
Wraps
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 red pepper, sliced thin
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Spicy Tex Mex Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- pinch of salt + pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium high heat.
- In a medium size bowl combine the chicken, olive oil and taco seasoning. Toss well. When the grill is hot, grill the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from the grill and allow to rest five minutes. After five minutes slice the chicken into strips. Set aside.
- To assemble the wraps create and assembly line of ingredients (spinach, quinoa, spicy Tex-Mex sauce, sliced chicken, sliced red pepper, sliced avocado, cheddar cheese and cilantro). Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Working with one tortilla at a time lay the spinach towards one end of the tortilla, place about 1/4 cup of the quinoa on top of the spinach and then drizzle a few tablespoons of the Tex-Mex sauce over the quinoa. Layer 1/4 of the sliced chicken on top and the add a few slices of the red pepper and avocado. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and add a few fresh cilantro leaves.
- To roll the wrap, fold the sides over the line of food and then roll the tortilla tightly up. Place the wraps directly on the preheated grill and grill for two minutes and then turn ad grill the other side for two minutes. Remove from the grill and if desired cut in half. Serve with remaining sauce.
- To make the sauce combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Season to taste. Use in the wraps and then serve with the wraps for dipping.
Nutrition
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Itโs time for some Tex-Mex!
These are delicious! I’ve made them twice: the first time with chicken, the second with fajita-seasoned tofu to make it vegan. Will make again!
Thank you Sarah!
I just made these tonight and they were fabulous! I thought about grilling the red peppers as well, but just got too lazy to add another step ๐ I might try that next time though ๐
Haha well I hope you do! I am so glad you loved it though Michelle! Thanks!
These are sooo good! The sauce is spicy with just the right amount of tang and is the perfect condiment for the rest of the ingredients! Also I grilled the bell pepper whole before slicing, yum!
SO happy you liked it!! Grilling the pepper is genius! Thanks Cherylin!
Made these last night with some friends. I’m teaching them to cook, so every week I send them links to some recipes, they pick one, and we make it together. These were so good! The sauce in particular is killer! I think it’s safe to say we’ll be making more from your site!!!
I made these last night and they were phenomonal! I can’t wait to try other recipes!
yay!! So glad you love them! Thanks for making them and letting me know you loved them! I love comments like these!
Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday Cinco de Mayo. Never thought to add quinoa in a wrap sandwich, it looks delicious.
Joanne/Winelady Cooks
Thank Joanne! Adding quinoa adds some healthy wholesomeness to the wrap!
I need to pin this and definitely will try this recipe out because I love quinoa!! Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Ellya
http://www.curiositaellya.blogspot.com/
yay!! Thank for pinning! Hope you love these
Oh man – this is right up my alley. delish!
Thanks Patricia!
Looks so yummy. I pinned for later! Coming over from TT&J
Thank you and thanks so much for pinning!
oh wow! These look amazing! I invite you to join me tonight! 8:30 p.m. Mountain time for the Share it With Us Saturday link party. Come Share some of your new posts at the party, link up all weekend long. I would love to have you!www.greatastestuesdays.blogspot.com
Thank you!!
I’m always looking for new and interesting recipes and this fits the bill! Can’t wait to try this!! I’m with you on the snow, so tired of it all!
Thanks! I hope you love this, let me know what you think!
i have been hearing so much about quinoa. i have never had it, but these look divine!!! i love the crusty tortilla… yum! thank you for sharing!
You have to try these! They are perfect for newbie quinoa eaters!
I need to try more wraps at home! This looks so yummy.
Thank you and let me know of you do! Hope you love them!
This looks like a great healthy recipe! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
Thank you, Ericka!