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Recipe  •  20 December 2024

 

Chicken-Avocado Lettuce Cups

Think of this recipe almost as a marriage between guacamole and chicken salad, but without the mayo!

These boats are a light, flavorful high-protein meal that will leave you feeling satisfied. The healthy fat and creaminess from the avocado complement the brightness of the cilantro and lime in every bite.

MAKES: 6 boats
SERVING SIZE: 3 boats
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: none

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 head Butter lettuce (or similar)
  • 2 large Haas avocados
  • 2 skinless rotisserie chicken breasts, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ large red onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder, plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste

 

METHOD

  1. Tear off 6 lettuce leaves to create the "cups." Rinse and dry the leaves.

  2. Add the avocados to a large bowl and mash until smooth. Add the chicken, lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine, then taste and add additional garlic powder, salt, and pepper, if desired.

  3. Spoon ½ cup of the chicken salad into a lettuce cup. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

  4. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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