Description
A healthy and delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring grilled chicken wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the tacos by placing sliced chicken in the lettuce leaves.
- Add diced tomatoes, avocado, and cheese if desired.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before grilling.
- Feel free to add other toppings like salsa or sour cream.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg