Healthy Taco Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Lettuce wraps at PF Chang’s are so good. They’re a favorite for my family and a must-order item. Since I love Mexican food, I worked some Mexican flair into what’s normally an Asian dish. Soft butter lettuce (you could also use romaine) cradles taco-seasoned chicken, juicy tomatoes and corn, crisp bell peppers, and cheese. The wraps are topped with bright cilantro and seasoned tortilla chips. There’s so much flavor and texture in every bite. The wraps are an easy party appetizer and people love creating their own wraps. Or make them for a fast, fun, and healthy dinner or lunch. They’re ready in 10 minutes and a crowd favorite.
Ingredients in Taco Lettuce Wraps
For these chicken taco lettuce wraps, you’ll need:
Olive oil Chicken breasts Taco seasoning Butter lettuce Red bell pepper Corn Shredded cheese Seasoned tortilla chips (like Doritos) Fresh cilantro Toppings of choice
What’s the Best Lettuce for Lettuce Wraps?
For these Mexican-inspired lettuce wraps, I recommend using butter lettuce. Romaine will work too, but you’ll wind up more with taco lettuce boats than true wraps.
Can the Chicken Breasts Be Substituted?
Yes! To make this recipe even easier, you can use ground chicken, turkey, or beef in place of the diced chicken breasts.
How to Make Taco Lettuce Wraps
These chicken breast lettuce wraps couldn’t be simpler to make! Here’s an overview of how the lettuce taco wraps are made:
Tips for Making Taco Lettuce Wraps
You’ll want to dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces both so that you can easily stuff the lettuce wraps and also so the chicken cooks quicker. I tend to overstuff my wraps to pack in as many flavors and textures as I possibly can, but tender butter lettuce doesn’t exactly allow for that and sometimes I have wrap breakage. There are worse things. You can customize the wraps by incorporating ingredients black beans, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or your favorite taco fixings.
What to Serve with Taco Lettuce Wraps
Not sure what to serve with these chicken taco lettuce wraps? Try one of the following Mexican sides:
Grilled Mexican Corn Black Bean, Corn & Avocado Salad Borracho Beans Baked Tortilla Chips Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad Instant Pot Black Beans
Be sure to wash everything down with beer margaritas or classic margaritas!
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