Description
Avocado Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delightful and healthy dish that combines the rich flavors of avocado with tender, shredded chicken, served in crisp lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 2 chicken breasts)
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- 1 head of romaine lettuce (or butter lettuce), leaves separated
- Optional: hot sauce or salsa for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by boiling, grilling, or baking until fully cooked, then shred it.
- In a bowl, mash the avocado and mix in lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the wraps by placing the avocado chicken filling in the center of a lettuce leaf.
- Serve the wraps on a platter, optionally drizzling with hot sauce or salsa.
Notes
- Choose fresh, ripe avocados for the best flavor.
- Store leftover filling in an airtight container with extra lime juice to prevent browning.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with black beans or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Avocado, Chicken, Lettuce Wraps, Healthy, Low Carb