Description
Delicious and healthy Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps featuring marinated grilled chicken seasoned with taco spices, fresh vegetables, and a creamy cilantro sauce. This low-carb, keto-friendly recipe is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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, minced garlic, olive oil, and taco seasoning. Mix well to coat evenly. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours for best flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade discard any leftover marinade. Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 10 minutes per side or until it is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove from heat and let rest briefly.
- 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 for about 1 minute until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Wraps: Lay out the Romaine lettuce leaves and layer each with grilled chicken, diced tomato, diced onion, and avocado. Drizzle with the prepared cilantro sauce or your favorite taco sauce before serving.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken longer enhances the flavor and tenderness.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juicier meat if preferred over breasts.
- The cilantro sauce can be modified by swapping Greek yogurt for sour cream or mayo depending on dietary preference.
- Optional jalapeno in the cilantro sauce adds a mild heat; omit if you prefer milder flavors.
- Ensure lettuce leaves are sturdy enough to hold fillings to avoid tearing when eating.
- For a dairy-free version, replace Greek yogurt with a vegan alternative or use more olive oil or avocado in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
