These chicken guacamole lettuce wraps are low carb, healthy, and delicious! Keto and gluten free recipe.
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If you’re looking for a filling and healthy lunch dish – try this! With just a few ingredients and a few minutes, you can create a meal that will fill you up and get you through the afternoon without snacking.
For convenience, I’ve used a store-bought guacamole for this recipe, and pepped it up to make it taste fresher. But you could also try my Creamy Guacamole and make your own from scratch!
Lettuce wraps are all about getting the right lettuce, and the right consistency of the filling. If it’s too runny or the leaves are too small, it can get VERY messy. My favorite leaf right now is Boston lettuce (very similar to Bibb and Butter lettuce). It’s perfect for this recipe!
Add the guacamole and fresh cilantro to a bowl and stir well. Add a splash of lime juice to give it some zing, plus salt and pepper if necessary. When you have the right balance, add in some chopped cooked chicken and stir to combine. At this point you could also add some finely chopped red onion – it makes a nice color contrast but does add a few carbs.
Wash and dry the lettuce leaves and place them on a serving plate. Divide the chicken mixture between the lettuce and garnish with a little extra cilantro.
This is a really lovely lunch recipe that comes together in just a few minutes!
Chicken Guacamole Lettuce Wraps
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Ingredients
- 6 oz guacamole
- fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp lime juice to taste
- salt and pepper
- 9 oz cooked chicken chopped
- 4 Boston lettuce leaves washed and dried
Instructions
- Add the guacamole, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro to a bowl and stir well. Add a splash of lime juice to give it some zing, plus salt and pepper if necessary. When you have the balance right, add in the chopped cooked chicken and stir to combine.
- Place the lettuce on a serving plate. Divide the chicken mixture between the leaves and garnish with a little extra cilantro.
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Gini says
Looks yummy!
Sarah says
Looks amazing! I love red onion in anything!! This is a perfect lunch idea!
Stacey Crawford says
This is my kind of food ! You totally had me at guacamole! Then cilantro sealed the deal! Making this asap.
Katrin says
One of the nicest things about lettuce wraps is that you can eat them without fork and knife (or is that just me?). I love finger food, and the chicken avo combo is always awesome. You nailed it here once again!
Georgina says
Thank you! And yes, I definitely eat without knife and fork!
Maya | Wholesome Yum says
Looks like a perfect filling but light lunch! I’ll definitely have to try this one soon!
Kim | Low Carb Maven says
You made me laugh at your avocado textural issues. I love how you “pepped it up” and especially love how this makes such a fast and easy lunch. Thanks for the great recipe.
Georgina says
You’re welcome. One day I’ll “man up” to avocado!