If you’re looking for a fresh, flavorful meal the whole family can enjoy, look no further! These Southwest Chicken Lettuce Wraps are brimming with ground fajita chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and creamy avocado. The pictures definitely don’t do justice to how tasty these were 😉 You might also like my Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps or my Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps!
Did you know? Three ounces of chicken contains about 40% of your daily selenium requirements (source). Selenium is a key nutrient for thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis, reproduction, and protection from oxidative damage and infection.
Choosing the best chicken
The "organic" label means that the chickens were fed a certified organic diet, had *access* to the outdoors, and were not given routine antibiotics. The labels "certified humane" and "animal welfare approved" are regulated to ensure humane treatment of the chickens, unlike "pasture raised," "free range," and "cage free," which are not audited.
I used organic ground chicken here, but you could also use diced grilled chicken, ground turkey, or meatless crumbles.
Preparing the chicken
I first browned the ground chicken and onion in a skillet with avocado oil. Avocado oil is best for medium-high heat, as it's more heat-stable than olive oil. Next, I added my diced tomatoes, black beans, and sweet corn to the skillet. Finally, I seasoned everything with fajita seasoning and fresh cilantro (optional).
If you can't find fajita seasoning in the store, feel free to make your own!
Best kinds of lettuce for lettuce wraps
I’ve found Boston, bib, romaine, or butter lettuce works best for lettuce wraps! Here I used butter lettuce. I always wash my lettuce and pat dry with paper towels before filling.
My toppings of choice were diced avocado, hot sauce, Greek yogurt and lime. You could also use guac, salsa, sour cream, or shredded cheese if desired.
Surprisingly, they're easy to pack up for a lunch meal prep! Here’s the printable recipe for these Southwest Chicken Lettuce Wraps – I hope you’ll comment below if you try it 😉
If you’re looking for a fresh, flavorful meal the whole family can enjoy, look no further! These Southwest Chicken Lettuce Wraps are brimming with ground fajita chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and creamy avocado. The pictures definitely don’t do justice to how tasty these were! Great for a meal prepped lunch or quick weeknight dinner.
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