Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Print Version)

Tender chicken with crisp veggies folded in fresh lettuce leaves for a quick wholesome dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 to 10 large butter lettuce leaves

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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 chill the chicken salad for 30 minutes for optimal flavor development.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 25 minutes flat, which means you can have lunch ready before you've finished your coffee.
  • The Greek yogurt keeps things light without sacrificing that creamy, satisfying texture you crave.
  • Lettuce wraps feel fancy enough for guests but simple enough to make on a Tuesday night.
02 -
  • Don't over-chop your vegetables or the salad becomes mushy and loses that satisfying textural contrast.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the chicken salad separate from the lettuce leaves and assemble right before eating so the leaves don't get soggy.
03 -
  • Pat your cooked chicken dry with paper towels before shredding so the salad stays creamy instead of watery.
  • The dressing is actually better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld, so don't hesitate to make this ahead.
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