Classic Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Name: Classic Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pound cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast (shredded or diced); 0.5 cup mayonnaise (full-fat); 0.5 cup celery (finely diced); 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 Romaine lettuce hearts (separated into leaves); 1 bell pepper (any color, sliced); 1 cucumber (sliced); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Crisp lettuce leaves filled with a creamy, tangy chicken salad made with pre-cooked chicken, accompanied by fresh, crunchy bell pepper and cucumber slices for a light and refreshing meal.

Prep: 20 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Low-Carb
High-Protein
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1.5 pound cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast (shredded or diced)
0.5 cup mayonnaise (full-fat)
0.5 cup celery (finely diced)
0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 Romaine lettuce hearts (separated into leaves)
1 bell pepper (any color, sliced)
1 cucumber (sliced)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

If using pre-cooked chicken breast, shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces. If cooking fresh chicken, quickly boil or pan-fry chicken breast until cooked through, then cool and shred/dice.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken breast, mayonnaise, finely diced celery, finely diced red onion, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Season the chicken salad with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Separate the Romaine lettuce hearts into individual leaves to use as wraps. Slice the bell pepper and cucumber into sticks or rounds for serving on the side.
Serve the chicken salad alongside the lettuce leaves, sliced bell pepper, and sliced cucumber, allowing everyone to fill their own lettuce wraps and add the vegetable sides as desired. This ensures all components remain distinct and fresh.

Notes

For maximum speed, use a rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken breast. If preparing chicken fresh, ensure it cools before mixing to maintain texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 445
Protein: 37.5 g
Carbohydrates: 8.5 g
Fat: 28.5 g
Fiber: 3.6 g
Sodium: 500 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
Sugar: 3 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg