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Healthy High-Protein Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

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These wraps combine creamy avocado with protein-packed chicken salad, wrapped in crisp lettuce for a fresh, easy, and nutritious meal perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped (about 10 oz / 280 g)
  • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (use dairy-free coconut yogurt for vegan option)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 8 large iceberg or butter lettuce leaves (washed and dried) – romaine works well too
  • Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, halved; fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped; thinly sliced radishes

Instructions

  1. If starting with raw chicken breasts, cook by poaching or baking at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool and shred or chop. Using rotisserie chicken skips this step.
  2. In a mixing bowl, scoop out and mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher until creamy but slightly chunky.
  3. Stir in Greek yogurt and fresh lime juice to the mashed avocado.
  4. Add finely diced red onion, celery, and minced garlic (if using). Stir well to combine.
  5. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Fold in the shredded chicken gently to coat without mashing.
  7. Wash and dry lettuce leaves thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
  8. Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad onto each lettuce leaf. Add optional toppings like cherry tomatoes, herbs, or radish slices.
  9. Serve immediately or store chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge. Keep lettuce leaves separate and assemble just before eating.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocado for best texture. Start seasoning with less salt and paprika, then adjust. Keep lettuce leaves dry to avoid sogginess. Assemble wraps just before eating if meal prepping. Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor. For vegan version, substitute chicken with chickpeas and Greek yogurt with coconut or almond-based yogurt.

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Keywords: avocado chicken salad, lettuce wraps, high-protein, healthy lunch, meal prep, low-carb, gluten-free

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