Keto Chicken Avocado Wrap

Name: Keto Chicken Avocado Wrap
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves, washed, dried; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; to taste hot sauce, optional

A low-carb lunch option featuring seasoned chicken and creamy avocado wrapped in lettuce leaves instead of tortillas. Perfect for those following a ketogenic diet.

22 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

AmericanLunchStovetopKetoLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
1 ripe avocado, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves, washed, dried
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup sour cream
1 lime, cut into wedges
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
to taste hot sauce, optional

Instructions

1

In a bowl, mix together 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2

Season the 1 lb sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast with the spice mixture, coating evenly on all sides.
3

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4

Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
5

Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
6

Lay out the 8 washed, dried large romaine or butter lettuce leaves on a flat surface.
7

Distribute the cooked chicken strips among the lettuce leaves.
8

Top each with 1 sliced ripe avocado, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of 1/4 cup sour cream, and a sprinkle of 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
9

Serve with 1 cut into wedges lime and to taste optional hot sauce on the side if desired.
10

To eat, fold the lettuce leaves around the filling like a wrap or burrito.

Questions

Can I make Keto Chicken Avocado Wrap dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves, washed, dried, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/4 cup sour cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Keto Chicken Avocado Wrap keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Keto Chicken Avocado Wrap?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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