High Protein Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Shredded rotisserie chicken in a tangy Greek yogurt dressing with apple and celery, served in crisp romaine leaves, 43g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper - more to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt - more to taste
- 1 lb cooked rotisserie chicken - shredded
- 1 granny Smith apple - diced
- 2 ribs celery - chopped
- 8 leaves romaine lettuce - washed
- 8 small carrots - grated
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and seasonings.1½ cups Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add the chicken, apple, and celery to the bowl and mix well.1 lb cooked rotisserie chicken, 1 granny Smith apple, 2 ribs celery
- Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed, and chill it in the fridge for a couple of hours if you have the time.
- Prepare the lettuce wraps by laying 2 lettuce leaves on each plate.8 leaves romaine lettuce
- Top the lettuce leaves with grated carrot and then add the chicken salad on top.8 small carrots
- Serve it immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Grate carrot last. It goes soft and watery if it sits.
- Filling and leaves stored separately. Crisp wraps depend on it.
- Better on day two. Flavor deepens overnight.
- Watery? Drain, stir, add a little yogurt.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 968mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 21643IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 2mg