Description
A fresh and healthy Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps recipe featuring tender shredded chicken breast mixed with creamy mashed avocado, zesty lime, and crisp vegetables, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for a quick, low-carb, gluten-free lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 1 ripe avocado (mashed)
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup celery (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Lettuce Wraps
- 8 large butter lettuce or romaine leaves
Optional Toppings
- Cherry tomatoes
- Sliced radishes
- Extra cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed avocado, Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add the chicken and vegetables: Add the cooked shredded or chopped chicken, finely diced celery, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl. Gently fold the mixture until all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Season to taste: Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed for a balanced flavor.
- Assemble the wraps: Spoon the chicken salad mixture into the center of each large butter lettuce or romaine leaf. Add any optional toppings such as cherry tomatoes, sliced radishes, extra cilantro, or a squeeze of lime if desired.
- Serve: Serve the lettuce wraps immediately for best freshness. Alternatively, refrigerate the chicken salad mixture for up to 2 days and assemble the wraps just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and convenient shortcut.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of garlic powder or cumin to the chicken salad mixture.
- The chicken salad can also be served in a traditional wrap or sandwich instead of lettuce leaves.
- Store leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
