Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps (Healthy, Low-carb, Keto) Recipe
These Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps are a healthy, low-carb, and keto-friendly meal that packs big flavor with tender grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy cilantro sauce. Perfect for a quick 30-minute dinner, they combine juicy marinated chicken with crisp romaine lettuce and a zesty homemade sauce for a satisfying, light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
- 8 leaves Romaine lettuce, rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro
Cilantro Sauce
- 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 the chicken evenly. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 15-30 minutes or up to 24 hours to infuse the flavors.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Preheat a grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 9-10 minutes per side until the inside is no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest briefly.
- Make the Cilantro Sauce: In a food processor, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, jalapeno (if using), minced garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend for about 1 minute or until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Assemble the Wraps: Lay out the romaine lettuce leaves and fill each leaf with cooked grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, diced onion, and avocado. Drizzle generously with the cilantro sauce or your favorite taco sauce.
Notes
- For extra spice, leave the jalapeno seeds in or add more jalapeno to the sauce.
- You can substitute the chicken with turkey or tofu for variation.
- Use sour cream or mayo instead of Greek yogurt if preferred.
- To make this recipe Whole30 compliant, ensure the taco seasoning is sugar-free and use compliant mayo instead of yogurt.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, but assemble the wraps fresh to keep lettuce crisp.