1-First Step: Make the chipotle marinade Start by adding the olive oil, water, chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, and black pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend until mostly smooth. You want a thick marinade with a little texture, not a watery sauce. The chipotle peppers bring heat and smoke, while the cumin and oregano add that warm grilled flavor people love in Spring Grilling Recipes.

2-Second Step: Coat the chicken Place the halved chicken thighs in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss until every piece is coated. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. If you have time, marinate for up to 4 hours for even more flavor. Because chicken thighs stay juicy, they are a great choice for grilling.

3-Third Step: Prep the lettuce wrap fillings While the chicken marinates, wash and dry the butter lettuce leaves. Slice the mangos into thin strips, thinly slice the red onion, orange bell pepper, and avocados, and chop the mint and cilantro. Set everything out on a platter so assembly is easy later. A colorful setup makes dinner feel fun and relaxed, especially if you are serving family or friends.

4-Fourth Step: Preheat and grill Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F. If you are using a grill pan indoors, heat it over medium-high until hot. Lightly oil the grates so the chicken does not stick. Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for about 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on thickness. You are looking for deep grill marks and an internal temperature of 165°F. If the chicken starts to char too quickly, move it to a cooler part of the grill. The chipotle marinade has natural sugars, so a little browning is normal, but you do not want it to burn. For more chicken nutrition ideas, this WebMD guide to the health benefits of chicken is a helpful read.

5-Fifth Step: Rest and slice Once the chicken is done, transfer it to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Resting helps keep the juices inside the meat. After that, slice the chicken into bite-size strips if needed. Since the thighs were cut in half before marinating, they should be easy to portion for lettuce wraps.

6-Final Step: Assemble the wraps and serve Lay out the butter lettuce leaves and fill each one with grilled chicken, mango strips, red onion, orange bell pepper, avocado, mint, and cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top, then season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve right away while the chicken is warm and the lettuce is crisp.