Description
Sizzling chicken club lettuce wraps bring Mediterranean flavors straight to your plate with crisp lettuce and zesty seasonings. Fresh ingredients and quick preparation make this light meal perfect for lunch or dinner, offering you a delightful protein-packed experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups (473 ml) chicken breast, shredded or chopped (grilled or rotisserie)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
Vegetables and Toppings:
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup (237 ml) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
Dairy and Condiments:
- ½ cup (118 ml) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Char the 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.
- Select crisp, wide lettuce leaves, ensuring they’re clean and dry. Delicately spread a thin layer of creamy mayonnaise across each leaf’s interior surface.
- Artfully arrange chopped chicken as the primary foundation of each wrap. Scatter halved tomatoes, avocado slices, and bacon crumbles with precision. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
- Enhance the wraps with a gentle dusting of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Carefully fold or roll the lettuce leaves, tucking in the edges to create a neat package. Serve these vibrant, protein-packed wraps immediately to preserve their crisp texture and fresh ingredients.
Notes
- Customize the wrap by using different lettuce varieties like butter lettuce for a softer texture or romaine for extra crunch.
- Swap grilled chicken with rotisserie chicken to save time and add more flavor depth without extra cooking.
- Make this recipe gluten-free and low-carb friendly by ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free and skipping cheese for a dairy-free option.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time for quick assembly during busy weeknights or meal prep sessions, storing chicken, bacon, and chopped vegetables separately in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 82mg