Description
Delicious and healthy Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps featuring grilled seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy cilantro sauce, perfect for a low-carb, keto-friendly meal.
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 breasts or thighs with minced garlic, olive oil, and taco seasoning. Mix well to coat evenly. Refrigerate and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes to 24 hours to enhance flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the leftover marinade. Preheat a grill or stovetop pan to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 10 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink inside and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the Cilantro Sauce: In a food processor, combine cilantro, Greek yogurt, olive oil, jalapeno (if using), garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, about one minute.
- Assemble the Wraps: Lay out the Romaine lettuce leaves and layer them with cooked chicken, diced tomato, onion, and avocado. Drizzle the creamy cilantro sauce over the top or add your favorite taco sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more jalapeno or include some chili powder in the marinade.
- Greek yogurt can be substituted with sour cream or mayonnaise for the cilantro sauce depending on preference.
- Use chicken thighs for more juicy and flavorful meat compared to chicken breasts.
- To save time, marinate chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
