Southwestern Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Avocado Cilantro Dressing. This healthy option has all the flavors of a traditional taco without the carbs!
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander
2 Chicken breasts ( can use ground chicken)
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1-2 bell peppers, diced
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
Lettuce leaves ( romaine, napa, iceberg, etc)
Optional garnish: tomato, red onion, green onion, avocado, cilantro
Avocado Cilantro Dressing
1 avocado, pit removed
2 Tablespoons olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lime
2 garlic cloves
1 Tablespoon cilantro
1/4 cup water ( or more as needed)
Pinch of salt
Directions
In a bowl, combine salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder and coriander. Rub chicken breasts with oil and coat with spice mixture on both sides.
Heat 2 Tablespoons of oil in a large skillet and cook chicken until no longer pink in the middle. Set aside. When cool, cut into small strips or bite size pieces.
Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in the same skillet. Sauté bell peppers, onions and garlic for a few minutes. Add in chicken and sauté until chicken is cooked through.
To assemble: Place chicken and vegetables on top of lettuce leaves. Top with desired garnish and drizzle avocado cilantro dressing on top.
Dressing: Combine all ingredients together a blender and process until smooth, adding more water as needed.