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Chicken taco lettuce wraps
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4.09 from 12 votes

Chicken taco lettuce wraps

When you’re craving a taco but not the carbs, reach for these Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps. They are just the thing to satisfy a craving and squash any guilt.  They’re healthy, fresh, flavorful, and can you’ll love to eat them for lunch, dinner, or a great snack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken lettuce wraps, chicken taco, Grilled chicken, keto, low carb
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 368kcal

Ingredients

Grilled Taco Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken breast Boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil divided

To Assemble

  • 8 leaves Butter Lettuce rinsed
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup onion diced

Cilantro Sauce

  • 1/2 cup cilantro loosely packed
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or sour-cream or mayo
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 jalapeno optional
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 Pinch of salt

Instructions

To Cook Chicken

  • Pound chicken with a mallet to even thickness or butterfly so it is thinner.
  • Mix the spices together with 1 Tbs olive oil.
  • Rub all over the chicken.
  • Heat 1 Tbs olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet.
  • Place chicken on the skillet, and let the chicken cook 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (until it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F).

To Make Cilantro Sauce

  • Place all the ingredients in the food processor and blend for 1 minute or until creamy.

To Assemble

  • Layer lettuce wraps with chicken, tomatoes, onion, and avocado. Drizzle with cilantro sauce.

Notes

https://gimmedelicious.com/2018/03/20/chicken-taco-lettuce-wraps-low-carb-paleo-keto/

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1645IU | Vitamin C: 18.4mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1.2mg