Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars
(20)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 3 slices bacon, diced
- 3 cups leftover rotisserie chicken
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup 2% Greek yogurt
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 12 Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 1 avocado, halved, peeled, seeded and diced
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, celery, green onion, basil, lemon juice and Dijon; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 3
To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style, garnished with bacon, tomato and avocado, if desired.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
This recipe offers a healthier alternative by using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise and serving in lettuce wraps instead of bread.
Bacon adds a savory touch while maintaining balance by reducing carbs.
