Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe delivers everything you want in a healthy meal without sacrificing taste. The creamy avocado creates a naturally rich base while Greek yogurt adds extra protein and tang. These wraps are naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly, making them perfect for various dietary needs. The combination of textures—from the smooth avocado mixture to the crisp celery and fresh lettuce—creates a satisfying eating experience that will keep you coming back for more. Plus, they’re ready in just 15 minutes, making them ideal for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep lunches.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Avocado Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and mashed
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve:
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, separated into whole leaves
How to Make Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Avocado Base In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocado until smooth but still slightly chunky. Add the Greek yogurt and lime juice, stirring until well combined. The lime juice not only adds bright flavor but also helps prevent the avocado from browning.
Step 2: Add the Chicken Fold in the cooked chicken breast, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the avocado mixture. If using leftover chicken, make sure it’s completely cooled before adding to prevent the avocado from becoming too soft.
Step 3: Incorporate Fresh Vegetables Add the finely diced red onion, celery, and fresh cilantro to the bowl. These ingredients provide essential crunch and fresh flavors that complement the creamy avocado perfectly.
Step 4: Season and Mix Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, starting with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, then adjusting as needed. Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined.
Step 5: Prepare the Lettuce Cups Carefully separate the lettuce leaves, selecting the largest, most cup-shaped leaves for serving. Rinse them gently under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 6: Assemble and Serve Spoon the avocado chicken salad into each lettuce cup, using about 2-3 tablespoons per wrap. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Helpful Tips
Choose the right avocado ripeness—it should yield slightly to gentle pressure but not be mushy. If your avocado is too firm, let it ripen at room temperature for 1-2 days. For the chicken, rotisserie chicken works perfectly and saves time, but grilled or poached chicken breast also works wonderfully. When preparing the vegetables, ensure they’re finely diced so they distribute evenly and don’t overwhelm the lettuce wraps.
For the crispest lettuce cups, choose butter lettuce or romaine hearts rather than the outer leaves. Store the prepared lettuce leaves in the refrigerator wrapped in damp paper towels to maintain freshness. If making ahead, prepare all components separately and assemble just before serving to prevent the lettuce from becoming soggy.
Details
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (using pre-cooked chicken)
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4-6 servings
Calories: Approximately 180 per serving (based on 6 servings)
This recipe is naturally gluten-free, keto-friendly, and packed with protein. Each serving provides approximately 20 grams of protein and healthy monounsaturated fats from the avocado. The Greek yogurt adds probiotics and additional protein while keeping the calorie count reasonable.
