Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Avocado Sauce⏱ 60 min total

Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Per 1 serving · 356 g · 15 ingredients

Calories
349
17%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    30g
    33% of calories
  • Carbs
    20g
    23% of calories
  • Fat
    18g
    44% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Avocado Sauce (356 g) has 349 calories, with 30 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (44% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), dietary fiber (22% DV) and Vitamin A (31% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
98cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
8.6g
Net carbs
14g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6.1g
8.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein60%
  • Dietary fiber22%
  • Vitamin A31%
  • Vitamin C29%
  • Vitamin E21%
  • Vitamin K77%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine15%
  • Vitamin B1215%
  • Magnesium16%
  • Zinc14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol28%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 40 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Combine chicken, half of the oil, two-thirds of the minced garlic, taco seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a glass container or zip-top bag. Mix well to coat the chicken.

  2. 2

    Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours.

  3. 3

    Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

  5. 5

    In a food processor or blender, combine cilantro, avocado, Greek yogurt, honey, remaining garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste, and blend until creamy.

  6. 6

    Assemble the lettuce wraps by layering with chicken, tomatoes, corn, and scallions.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with the creamy avocado sauce and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (356 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A282 μg
31%
Vitamin C26 mg
29%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
21%
Vitamin K92 μg
77%
Thiamine0.2 mg
15%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
27%
Niacin13 mg
78%
Vitamin B61 mg
90%
Folate (B9)150 μg
38%
Vitamin B120.4 μg
15%
Pantothenic acid3 mg
53%
Choline117 mg
21%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium66 mg
7%
Iron2 mg
22%
Potassium991 mg
21%
Magnesium68 mg
16%
Phosphorus336 mg
48%
Zinc2 mg
14%
Copper0.2 mg
24%
Manganese0.2 mg
9%
Selenium28 μg
51%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene58 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene3,251 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride5 μg—
Fructose4 g—
Galactose0.4 g—
Glucose3 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0.4 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene1,158 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats11 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol8 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch3 g—
Sucrose0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.4 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 349 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 66min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 42min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 29min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 49min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Avocado Sauce?

One serving of Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Avocado Sauce (1 serving) has 349 calories, which works out to 98 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Avocado Sauce high in protein?

Yes. It has 30 g of protein per serving, and 33% of its calories come from protein (8.6 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Avocado Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 14 g of net carbs and 23% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Avocado Sauce?

225 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Avocado Sauce?

8.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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