Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are a refreshing and healthy meal option, bursting with flavor and ideal for any occasion. These vibrant wraps feature tender chicken mixed with creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and zesty lemon juice, all tucked into crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for light lunches, picnics, or casual gatherings, this dish is satisfying and guilt-free. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, impress your guests or enjoy a quick weeknight dinner without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 large butter or Romaine lettuce leaves
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Boil or grill the chicken breasts until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Allow them to cool before shredding into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the avocado: Slice open the avocados and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash gently with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Mix it all together: Add shredded chicken, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl with mashed avocado. Mix until well combined.
- Assemble your wraps: Lay out lettuce leaves on a platter and spoon generous amounts of the avocado chicken salad onto each leaf.
- Serve and enjoy: Drizzle extra lemon juice over wraps before serving for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg