Spicy BBQ Chicken & Rice Lettuce Wraps

Looking for a fresh and flavorful dinner idea? These Spicy BBQ Chicken & Rice Lettuce Wraps come together quickly and are perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or even a fun family-style meal where everyone can build their own wraps.

  • Servings
    4
  • Prep Time
    15 mins
  • Cook Time
    20 mins
  • Total Time
    35 mins

Ingredients

For the BBQ Chicken

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt/pepper to taste

  • ½ cup barbecue sauce

For the Slaw

  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

For Assembly

  • 2 cups cooked U.S.-grown Jasmine rice
  • 1 head Bibb lettuce, (or 12–16 Bibb lettuce leaves) separated and washed
  • 1-2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
  • Extra cilantro for garnish (optional)

Directions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the sliced red onion, shredded carrots, and chopped cilantro. Toss until well combined and set aside.
  • Season both sides of the chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until nearly cooked through. Reduce the heat slightly and pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken. Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Remove from heat and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the skillet and toss it with the barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
  • To assemble the wraps, arrange the Bibb lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Add a spoonful of cooked jasmine rice to each lettuce leaf. Top with a generous amount of the carrot mixture, followed by the shredded BBQ chicken.
  • Garnish with sliced fresh jalapeños and additional cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!