Description
These Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps are a healthy, low-carb, and keto-friendly meal option featuring grilled taco-seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy cilantro sauce, all wrapped in crisp Romaine lettuce leaves for a flavorful and satisfying dish.
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 Combine chicken, minced garlic, olive oil, and taco seasoning in a large bowl or zip-seal bag. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Refrigerate and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop, or up to 24 hours for best results.
- Cook the Chicken Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken on the grill or pan and cook for about 10 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the chicken is no longer pink inside.
- Prepare the Cilantro Sauce In a food processor, combine cilantro, Greek yogurt, olive oil, jalapeno (if using), minced garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture is creamy and smooth, about 1 minute.
- Assemble the Lettuce Wraps Lay out Romaine lettuce leaves and fill each with slices of cooked chicken. Top with diced tomato, onion, and avocado. Drizzle generously with the cilantro sauce or your preferred taco sauce to finish.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, include the jalapeno in the cilantro sauce or add sliced jalapenos to the wraps.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream or mayonnaise for the cilantro sauce based on your preference.
- Marinating the chicken longer enhances the flavor and tenderness.
- If you don’t have a grill, cooking the chicken in a skillet works just as well.
- Use Romaine lettuce leaves for sturdy wraps; butter lettuce is a softer alternative.
- To keep it keto-friendly, avoid adding high-carb toppings like corn or beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
