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This image shows keto-friendly chicken taco lettuce wraps served on a white oval plate with sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of garlic-lime sauce, ready to be served immediately.

Keto Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Enjoy a low-carb twist on classic tacos with these flavorful Keto Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps. Crisp lettuce cups hold tender chicken, vibrant toppings, and a zesty garlic-lime sauce, making a light yet satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 319.57 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Serving platter⅜

Ingredients
  

Wraps

  • 1 avocado diced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ⅓ cup red onion diced
  • 16 large romaine leaves
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

Garlic Lime Sauce

  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp minced garlic

Instructions
 

  • Prepare and cook your chicken using your preferred recipe.
    This image shows raw chicken being prepared for cooking, which will later be sliced and used as the protein base for the keto chicken taco lettuce wraps.
  • Mix sour cream, lime juice, and minced garlic in a bowl to create the sauce.
    This image shows ingredients being mixed together to create a zesty garlic-lime sauce, which will be drizzled over the chicken taco lettuce wraps.
  • Chill the sauce in the refrigerator until serving.
    This image shows garlic-lime sauce being chilled in a bowl, allowing the flavors to meld before being drizzled over the keto chicken taco lettuce wraps.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves neatly on a large platter or individual plates.
    This image shows crisp lettuce leaves being arranged on a plate, ready to be filled with seasoned chicken and toppings for keto-friendly tacos.
  • Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
    slicing-the-cooked-chicken-in-chunks-to-place-it-on-lettuce-leaves
  • Distribute the chicken evenly over the lettuce leaves.
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  • Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken.
  • Add avocado slices, diced tomato, chopped onion, and fresh cilantro.
    This image shows keto chicken taco lettuce wraps being topped with slices of avocado, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, adding vibrant flavors and textures before serving.
  • Drizzle with the prepared garlic-lime sauce and serve immediately.
    This image shows garlic-lime sauce being drizzled over the keto chicken taco lettuce wraps, completing the dish with a burst of flavor before serving.

Notes

  • Use sturdy lettuce like Romaine or Butterhead for wraps that hold well.
  • Customize toppings to suit your preferences, such as adding jalapeños or swapping cheese for a dairy-free option.