Description
Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps combine creamy avocado and tender chicken, all nestled in crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing and nutritious meal. Perfect for summer picnics or light lunches, these wraps are easy to prepare and can be customized to your taste. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and delightful crunch of this healthy dish with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 8 large butter or romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Boil or grill the chicken breasts for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Let cool, then shred.
- Prepare the avocado: Cut avocados in half, remove pits, scoop flesh into a bowl, and mash until slightly chunky.
- Mix ingredients: Combine shredded chicken, tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper with the mashed avocado.
- Assemble wraps: Spoon the mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf without overfilling.
- Serve: Plate the wraps and garnish with extra cherry tomatoes and lime juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Customize by adding diced bell peppers or nuts for extra crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; keep lettuce separate until serving.