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Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 container butter lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 diced tomato
  • ¼ diced red onion (optional)
  • 1 diced avocado
  • ¼ cup cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)

Taco Seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Cilantro Sauce

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice from ½ of a fresh lime
  • 1 clove fresh chopped garlic
  • Dash of salt
  • Dash of pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add taco spices to a small airtight container. Seal container and shake well to blend spices.
  • Add the chicken, garlic, olive oil, and taco seasoning to a gallon size sealable bag. Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 24hours.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and place on a grill or skillet on medium heat. Let chicken cook until it is no longer pink on the inside, about 8-10 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Slice in to ½ inch cubes and set aside.
  • To make the cilantro sauce place all the ingredients in the food processor and blend for 1 minute or until creamy.
  • Rinse lettuce and gently pat dry. Layer lettuce wraps with chicken, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and cheese. Drizzle with cilantro sauce and serve immediately.