Description
Delicious and healthy Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps featuring grilled taco-seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy cilantro sauce. Perfect for a low-carb, keto-friendly meal that is quick to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Grilled Taco Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
To Assemble
- 8 leaves Romaine lettuce, rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
Cilantro Sauce
- 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro
- 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
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl or zip-seal bag, combine the chicken, minced garlic, olive oil, and taco seasoning. Mix well to coat evenly. Place in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop fully.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Heat a grill or pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 10 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove from heat and let rest.
- Prepare the Cilantro Sauce: Add the cilantro, Greek yogurt, olive oil, jalapeno (if using), garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to a food processor. Blend for about 1 minute or until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Lettuce Wraps: Lay the Romaine lettuce leaves flat and layer with cooked chicken, diced tomatoes, diced onion, and diced avocado. Drizzle generously with the prepared cilantro sauce or your favorite taco sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier wraps.
- Marinate chicken up to 24 hours in advance for enhanced flavor.
- The cilantro sauce can be made dairy-free by substituting Greek yogurt with vegan mayonnaise.
- Add extra veggies like corn or black beans for more texture and nutrients.
- If you don't have a grill, a grill pan or skillet works perfectly.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity in the cilantro sauce to control spiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
