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Healthy Chicken Avocado Lettuce Folds

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A quick, fresh, and wholesome meal featuring tender chicken and creamy avocado wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 8 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine leaves, washed and patted dry
  • Optional toppings: 1/4 cup diced tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Optional toppings: Thin slices of jalapeño
  • Optional toppings: Crumbled feta or cotija cheese

Instructions

  1. If not already cooked, poach or grill chicken breasts until fully cooked (about 15 minutes). Let cool, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced avocado, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil and fresh lime juice over the mixture. Gently toss everything together until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Be careful not to mash the avocado too much—keep some chunks for texture.
  4. Gently separate the lettuce leaves, rinse if needed, and dry thoroughly. Select the largest, most intact leaves for filling.
  5. Spoon about 2 to 3 tablespoons (30-45g) of the chicken avocado filling into the center of each lettuce leaf. Add optional toppings like tomatoes or jalapeños if desired.
  6. Fold the lettuce around the filling like a taco or wrap, and serve immediately to keep the lettuce crisp.

Notes

[‘Dry lettuce leaves thoroughly to avoid sogginess.’, ‘Do not overmix the filling to keep avocado chunky and chicken tender.’, ‘Add extra lime juice to prevent avocado from browning.’, ‘Leftover rotisserie chicken works well for convenience.’, ‘Assemble folds just before serving to maintain crispness.’, ‘For vegan option, substitute chicken with seasoned chickpeas or tofu and skip cheese.’]

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