1-First Step: Make the chipotle marinade Add the olive oil, water, chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, and black pepper to a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined. This step is quick, but it matters because a smooth marinade clings to the chicken better and gives you more even flavor. Once blended, pour the marinade over the 10 chicken thighs cut in half. Toss or rub the chicken so every piece gets coated. If you like a milder result, use 3 chipotle peppers instead of 4. If you want more heat, go with the full amount.

2-Second Step: Marinate the chicken Place the coated chicken in a covered bowl or zip-top bag and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours. For the best flavor, try to marinate it for at least 1 hour. This gives the smoky chipotle seasoning time to soak into the meat and helps the chicken stay juicy on the grill. If you are planning a busy weeknight dinner, you can make the marinade early in the day and let the chicken chill until evening. That small bit of planning makes these spring grilling recipes much easier to pull off when life gets busy.

3-Third Step: Prep the grill and toppings About 15 minutes before cooking, preheat your grill to 400 degrees F. A properly preheated grill helps the chicken cook evenly and gives you better grill marks. While the grill heats, separate the butter lettuce into cups and wash the mango, onion, bell pepper, avocado, mint, and cilantro. Slice the mango into thin strips, thinly slice the red onion and orange bell pepper, and cut the avocados into thin slices. Put everything into a large bowl with the mint, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, then toss gently so the avocado stays intact.

4-Fourth Step: Grill the chicken Lay the marinated chicken thighs on the hot grill in a single layer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks. The exact cook time may vary a little depending on the thickness of the chicken and the heat of your grill, so check for doneness near the end of cooking. If you are making this for a crowd, cook the chicken in batches if needed. That keeps the grill temperature steady and helps each piece cook evenly. This is one of those grilled chicken recipes that stays easy even when you scale it up.

5-Fifth Step: Rest, slice, and assemble Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes. Resting helps the juices settle back into the meat, so every bite stays tender. After resting, slice the chicken if you want smaller pieces for easier wrapping. To assemble, fill each butter lettuce cup with a few pieces of chicken and a spoonful of the mango avocado topping mixture. Add extra lime juice if you want more brightness. Serve right away while the chicken is warm and the lettuce is crisp.