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

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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.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Keto Chicken Avocado Wrap reach?

For Keto Chicken Avocado Wrap, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Keto Chicken Avocado Wrap?

Step 5 reads: "Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 5 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

Is there a substitute for sour cream in Keto Chicken Avocado Wrap?

The entry for Keto Chicken Avocado Wrap calls for 1/4 cup sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Keto Chicken Avocado Wrap?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Keto Chicken Avocado Wrap uses 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced.

Is Keto Chicken Avocado Wrap spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Keto Chicken Avocado Wrap comes from to taste hot sauce, optional. For a milder plate, start with half the hot sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

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