Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps (Healthy, Low-carb, Keto)
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Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps (Healthy, Low-carb, Keto)
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Lettuce wraps filled with spicy taco-spiced chicken, avocado, tomato, and drizzled with a zesty cilantro lime sauce. This healthy nutritious low-carb meal is a delicious protein packed option and great if you are on a low-carb, paleo or keto diet!
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Ingredients
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 Jalapeño optional
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- pinch of salt
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Instructions
To Cook Chicken
- Add the chicken, garlic, olive oil, and spices in a large bowl or zip-seal bag. Place in fridge and let marinate for at least 15-30 minutes or up to 24 hours.Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Place chicken on a grill or pan heated to medium-high heat. Let chicken cook until it is no longer pink on the inside, about 9-10 minutes per side (or 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 or your favorite taco sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1tacos
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
6.1g
(2%)
Protein
14.5g
(29%)
Fat
9.1g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Cholesterol
42.5mg
(14%)
Sodium
382.9mg
(16%)
Fiber
1.2g
(5%)
Sugar
2.3g
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tacos | |
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.1g | 2% |
| Protein | 14.5g | 29% |
| Fat | 9.1g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 42.5mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 382.9mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% |
| Sugar | 2.3g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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