Introducing Start Local, a new recipe series from The Land Connection in partnership with the Illinois Farm Bureau! Each recipe is designed with everyday cooks in mind, using ingredients from your local farmers markets, and filling in the rest with ingredients from the grocery store. So grab your shopping bag, meet your local farmers, and discover what’s in season across Illinois with Start Local!
Lettuce-Wrapped Chicken Tacos
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Skillet
- mixing spoon or spatula
Ingredients
Farmers Market Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken
- 1 head butter or romaine lettuce
Grocery Store Ingredients
- 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 lime, juiced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Dice the chicken and add to the pan, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until it’s fully cooked. Add chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the chicken. Mix and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, dice the tomatoes and portion out sour cream.
- Separate lettuce leaves and spoon the chicken into each leaf. Top with diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh lime juice if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Substitutions
- Chicken: turkey, tofu, black beans mixed with roasted sweet potatoes, mushrooms, ground pork, white fish such as cod or tilapia
- Butter or romaine lettuce: iceberg lettuce, cabbage leaves, collard greens
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.
