Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps (Healthy, Low-carb, Keto)
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4.8
Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps (Healthy, Low-carb, Keto)
Description
This recipe starts by marinating chicken breast pieces in olive oil, garlic, and taco seasoning for at least 15 minutes to enhance flavor. The chicken is cooked on a grill or hot pan until fully cooked through and no longer pink inside.
The accompanying cilantro sauce blends fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a food processor, yielding a smooth, creamy topping. The lettuce leaves are layered with the grilled chicken and fresh diced vegetables — avocado, tomato, and onion — then drizzled with the cilantro sauce for a low-carb, fresh meal.
The use of romaine lettuce instead of tortillas keeps the wrap light and keto-friendly. The combination of warm chicken and cool, creamy sauce offers a satisfying balance of textures and flavors typical of taco seasonings without added carbs.
Ingredients
Grilled Taco Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless, 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 cilantro loosely packed
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour-cream or mayo
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 jalapeño optional
- 1 clove garlic minced
- lime juice of 1/2 lime
- salt pinch
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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