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High Protein Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps - Fresh, Fast, and Filling

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Cooked chicken breast (about 3 cups, finely chopped or shredded)
  • Plain Greek yogurt (1/2 cup, 2% or 5% for creaminess)
  • Mayonnaise (2–3 tablespoons, for classic flavor)
  • Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon)
  • Lemon juice (1–2 tablespoons, fresh is best)
  • Celery (2 ribs, finely diced)
  • Red onion or scallions (2–3 tablespoons, finely minced)
  • Almonds or walnuts (1/4 cup, chopped; optional for crunch)
  • Fresh herbs (2 tablespoons chopped parsley, dill, or a mix)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Garlic powder (1/4 teaspoon; optional)
  • Romaine, butter lettuce, or iceberg leaves (12–16 sturdy leaves, washed and dried)
  • Optional add-ins: diced apple or grapes, chopped pickles, celery seed, paprika, hot sauce

Method
 

  1. Prep the chicken. Use well-chilled, cooked chicken for the best texture. Chop it into small pieces or shred it, then pat dry with a paper towel if it’s moist. You want the dressing to cling, not get watered down.
  2. Make the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, Dijon, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Add garlic powder if using. The mix should be creamy but not runny.
  3. Add the crunch. Stir in celery, onion or scallions, and nuts if using. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon.
  4. Fold in the chicken and herbs. Add the chicken and fresh parsley or dill. Mix gently until everything is evenly coated. If it feels dry, add a spoonful more yogurt or a drizzle of olive oil.
  5. Chill briefly (optional but great). Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. This helps the flavors settle and the salad firm up.
  6. Assemble the wraps. Lay out clean, dry lettuce leaves. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of chicken salad into each leaf. Don’t overfill—two smaller wraps beat one messy one.
  7. Finish with extras. Add a squeeze of lemon, a crack of pepper, or a sprinkle of paprika. Fold and eat right away for the best crunch.