Description
Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups are a fresh and vibrant meal that combines tender chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty lime, all nestled in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for busy lunches or casual picnics, these cups are not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and nutrients. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they make an excellent choice for any occasion. Enjoy a healthy, satisfying bite that will leave your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, cooking for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Let rest before shredding.
- Mash avocados in a bowl. Stir in lime juice, Greek yogurt, cilantro, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Once cooled, shred the chicken using forks or your hands and mix it with the avocado mixture.
- Spoon generous amounts of the chicken salad into each lettuce leaf.
- Transfer to a platter and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg