Keto Friendly Shredded Chicken Tacos
This recipe for Keto Friendly Shredded Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa serves up a healthy, low-carb alternative to traditional tacos, perfect for those following a ketogenic diet. The recipe combines lean protein from boiled and shredded chicken breasts, which are sautéed with simple yet flavorful spices, with the freshness of homemade avocado salsa. The 'taco shell' is replaced by crisp lettuce leaves, making this dish refreshing and light. Each serving of this beginner-friendly recipe contains just 6g net carbs and 350 calories, aligning with the nutritional needs of keto dieters. With a total prep and cooking time of 45 minutes, this meal strikes a balance between taste, health, and convenience.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 large lettuce leaves for taco shells
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 1/2 medium red onion finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeno seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a medium-sized pot and add enough water to cover. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocado, tomatoes, chopped red onion, chopped jalapeno, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir to combine. Set aside.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool slightly. Using two forks, shred the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken with the spices. Cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of the shredded chicken onto a lettuce leaf. Top with the avocado salsa, then garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.
- Repeat with the remaining lettuce leaves and filling. Serve immediately. Enjoy your healthy and delicious keto shredded chicken tacos!
Notes
Net Carb Content Per Serving: 6g Total Calorie Count Per Serving: 350 kcal
