Description
Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, wholesome, and flavorful low-carb meal combining creamy avocado, tender chicken, and crisp lettuce. Ready in under 20 minutes, they’re perfect for a healthy lunch, dinner, or snack that’s easy to prepare and packed with nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 to 1 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 ripe avocado
- 6 to 8 large crisp lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes
- 1 small jalapeño, diced (for spicy kick)
- 2 tablespoons chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons walnuts or sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start with cooked chicken, either leftover roasted chicken or freshly cooked breast. Shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces for easy eating and great texture.
- Mash the Avocado: In a medium bowl, lightly mash the ripe avocado so it’s creamy but still chunky to add texture. This forms the base that binds the salad together.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken, finely chopped red onion, and fresh herbs to the mashed avocado. Mix gently to combine all ingredients without turning it into a puree.
- Season and Add Lime Juice: Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, then squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture. The acidity brightens the flavors and helps prevent the avocado from browning.
- Prepare Lettuce Leaves: Wash and dry large lettuce leaves such as romaine or butter lettuce. Ensure they are crisp and fresh as they will be used as edible wraps.
- Assemble the Wraps: Spoon a generous amount of avocado chicken salad onto each lettuce leaf, then fold or roll them like a taco or wrap. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Use Ripe Avocados: For best creamy texture, select avocados that yield slightly when gently pressed.
- Prevent Browning: Add lime juice immediately after mashing the avocado to maintain a fresh look.
- Chicken Prep: Rotisserie chicken can save time and add robust flavor.
- Crisp Lettuce: Chill lettuce before serving to keep wraps crunchy.
- Mix Gently: Fold ingredients carefully to keep avocado textured instead of mashed smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: avocado chicken salad, lettuce wraps, low carb, gluten free, healthy lunch, keto, easy recipe