Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps
Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps
Miz Helen's Kitchen
Ingredients
Seasons For Chicken
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Chicken
1 pound ground chicken
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Lettuce Wrap
Butter Lettuce
Avocado Cream Sauce
2 ripe avocados
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Toppings
3 Roma Tomatoes, chopped fine
5 Green Onions,chopped fine
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Garnish
Directions
In a mixing bowl, mix the seasons for the chicken together and set aside.
In a heavy skillet, heat the vegetable oil then add the ground chicken. When the chicken is half way cooked, sprinkle the season mix over the chicken and stir until it is completely covered. Finish cooking the chicken and set aside.
Avocado Cream
In a medium bowl place the meat of the Avocado's and mash them.
Add the lime juice, salt, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Whisk until the Avocado mixture is very smooth and creamy. Then set aside.
Toppings
Chop the tomatoes, and onions, then shred the cheese.
To assemble
Arrange the lettuce leaves like cups, then layer some of the Avocado Cream, then the chicken, and then the tomatoes, onions, and cheese.
Top with the fresh garden salsa.
Close the lettuce cup and wrap it tight or just enjoy it open face style.
This also make a delicious Chicken Taco Salad.
Enjoy!