Chicken crispy lettuce tacos are the perfect light and tasty alternative to traditional tacos. Without tortilla, this recipe is ideal for a balanced and quick meal to prepare (less than 20 minutes on the clock). The contrast between the crispy chicken, the crunch of the lettuce, and the freshness of the lemon sauce makes it a super trendy dish full of flavors. Perfect for a healthy grab-and-go lunch or a light and convivial dinner, this recipe will blow your taste buds away!
Are you looking for a quick and healthy recipe? Here it is! (and it’s super easy to remake at home)
For a light yet indulgent dinner or for a simple and quick lunch, here is the trendy recipe you absolutely must try! Lettuce tacos are an express and light variant of traditional tacos. We simply replace the tortilla with a leaf of lettuce for a healthy and irresistibly crunchy result! For the filling, we go with crispy breaded chicken and a light yogurt-lemon sauce for the touch of freshness and zing.
It’s ultra-fast and easy to remake at home. Served at dinner time or to take for a convivial picnic, it’s a recipe that will wow the whole family or your friends. Don’t hesitate to place all the ingredients on the table so that everyone makes their own lettuce taco, you will love it!
Ingredients for Breaded Chicken Lettuce Tacos (Serves 4)
– 2 chicken breasts
– 2 eggs
– Flour
– Paprika
– Breadcrumbs
– 1 head of lettuce
– 1 Greek yogurt
– 1 lemon
– 1/2 bunch of chives
– Salt, pepper
– Olive oil
Crispy Chicken Lettuce Tacos with Lemon Yogurt Sauce: The Easy and Quick Healthy Recipe
1. Cut the chicken breasts into pieces. Roll them in flour, then dip them into beaten eggs.
2. Add a little paprika to the breadcrumbs and bread the chicken pieces. Brown them in a skillet with a little olive oil until nicely colored.
3. Mix the Greek yogurt with the juice and zest of the lemon. Add the finely chopped chives.
4. Take a lettuce leaf and place some of the lemon sauce and crispy chicken. Salt and pepper to taste, fold the taco and enjoy well chilled!
Tips and Variations for Lettuce Tacos That Are Even Tastier
Although the recipe is already very flavorful as is, you can certainly tweak it a little to mix up the pleasures. First indulgent change: add grated Parmesan to the breadcrumbs. You’ll see, the chicken will be breaded but with a cheese twist for maximum indulgence! Next, you can vary the fillings by adding a few extra raw vegetables to your taco. Grated carrots, red cabbage, diced tomatoes, radish rounds… pamper yourself!
For even more crunch, we suggest incorporating some dried fruits into your tacos, such as peanuts or crushed cashews. Finally, you can modify the sauce with some spices or with peanut butter if you enjoy bolder, more original flavors. And above all, bon appétit 😋
