Greek Yogurt Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Printable Version)

Tender chicken mixed with vegetables and yogurt, served in fresh lettuce leaves for a light meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables & Fruit

02 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
03 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced

→ Dressing

06 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Fresh Herbs

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped

→ Lettuce Wraps

13 - 8 large leaves butter lettuce or romaine, washed and dried

→ Garnish

14 - Sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
15 - Extra fresh herbs

# Method:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken breast, diced celery, halved red grapes, chopped red onion, and diced cucumber.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour dressing over chicken mixture, add fresh dill or parsley, and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
04 - Spoon chicken salad into the center of each lettuce leaf and fold leaves to form wraps.
05 - Garnish with sliced almonds or walnuts and additional fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but leaves you feeling energized instead of sluggish, like you found a secret shortcut to eating well.
  • Greek yogurt keeps things creamy while the lemon and mustard add enough tang to make every bite interesting.
  • Lettuce wraps are naturally low-carb, gluten-free, and honestly fun to eat, making you feel less like you're dieting and more like you're doing something special.
02 -
  • Don't make the salad more than a couple of hours before eating it, because the lettuce will eventually wilt from the moisture and the magic of crunch will fade.
  • If you're packing these for lunch the next day, keep the salad separate from the lettuce leaves and assemble them just before eating, which sounds like extra work but guarantees a much better eating experience.
03 -
  • Rotisserie chicken from the grocery store saves you time and honestly tastes better than chicken you'd poach yourself, plus it adds a subtle smokiness that elevates the whole dish.
  • If your lettuce leaves tear easily, try softening them slightly by letting them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before filling, which makes them more pliable and much easier to work with.
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