Description
Delicious and healthy Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps that are perfect for a low-carb or keto diet. Juicy grilled taco-seasoned chicken combined with fresh veggies and a creamy cilantro sauce wrapped in crisp romaine lettuce leaves makes a flavorful and satisfying 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 Chicken: In a large bowl or zip-seal bag, combine the chicken, minced garlic, olive oil, and taco seasoning. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours for best flavor.
- Cook Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade. Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 10 minutes per side, until no longer pink inside and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare Cilantro Sauce: In a food processor, add cilantro, Greek yogurt, olive oil, jalapeno (if using), minced garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until creamy, about 1 minute.
- Assemble Wraps: Lay out the romaine lettuce leaves and fill each with grilled chicken, diced tomato, diced onion, and diced avocado. Drizzle with the prepared cilantro sauce or your favorite taco sauce.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer for more intense flavor.
- Use Greek yogurt for a healthier sauce option or substitute with sour cream or mayonnaise based on preference.
- The jalapeno in the cilantro sauce is optional for a mild heat level.
- To ensure crisp lettuce, keep romaine leaves chilled before assembling.
- Feel free to add extra toppings like shredded cheese or sliced radishes for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
