Healthy Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Print View)

Tender chicken and crisp veggies wrapped in refreshing lettuce leaves for a light, nutritious meal.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
03 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 8-10 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine

→ Dressing

06 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Add-Ins

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
14 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
15 - 1/4 cup seedless grapes, halved

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, celery, red bell pepper, and red onion.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until well combined.
04 - Fold in parsley, nuts, or grapes if desired.
05 - Spoon the chicken salad evenly into the lettuce leaves and fold to wrap.
06 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate the chicken salad for 30 minutes to enhance flavor development.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy but leaves you feeling energized, not sluggish, afterward.
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes with zero cooking stress.
  • You can prep the salad ahead and assemble it right before serving, keeping those lettuce leaves perfectly crisp.
02 -
  • Overstuffing the lettuce leaves is the mistake everyone makes once—use a smaller spoon and let the wraps stay manageable or they'll fall apart mid-bite.
  • If you're chilling this ahead, keep the lettuce leaves separate and only assemble just before serving, or they'll get soggy and lose that crisp appeal.
03 -
  • Pat your chicken completely dry before shredding—any excess moisture dilutes the dressing and makes the wraps watery.
  • Taste the dressing before you combine everything and adjust the lemon juice or mustard to your preference; this is your chance to make it perfect for your palate.
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