Description
Mouthwatering chicken club lettuce wraps dance with crisp textures and bold flavors from classic deli ingredients. Lettuce leaves cradle savory chicken, bacon, and creamy sauce for a light, refreshing meal you can enjoy without utensils.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml/16 oz) chicken breast, shredded or chopped (grilled or rotisserie)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup (237 ml/8 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
- ½ cup (118 ml/4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 4 tbsps mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Char bacon in a skillet until crisp and golden, then crumble into rustic fragments. Slice ripe avocados into delicate crescents and halve juicy tomatoes. Grill or pan-sear chicken until fully cooked, then chop into bite-sized morsels.
- Lettuce Base: Select crisp, wide lettuce leaves, ensuring they’re immaculately clean and thoroughly dried. Spread a thin, even layer of creamy mayonnaise across each leaf’s interior surface with precision.
- Assembly: Construct the wraps by strategically layering chopped chicken as the primary foundation. Distribute halved tomatoes, avocado slices, and bacon crumbles with artistic flair. Optional: Enhance with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese for additional depth of flavor.
- Finishing: Season with a delicate dusting of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Expertly fold or roll the lettuce leaves, meticulously tucking in edges to create a compact, neat package. Serve these vibrant, protein-packed wraps immediately to maintain optimal texture and ingredient freshness.
Notes
- Choose Crisp Lettuce: Select sturdy, wide lettuce leaves like butter or iceberg that can hold ingredients without tearing, ensuring a perfect wrap structure.
- Control Moisture: Pat chicken and lettuce leaves completely dry to prevent sogginess and maintain a crisp, fresh texture in your wraps.
- Customize Protein Options: Easily swap chicken with grilled tofu, turkey, or shredded rotisserie chicken for varied dietary preferences or convenience.
- Perfect Portion Control: Use medium-sized lettuce leaves to create balanced, manageable wraps that are easy to eat and visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg