Chicken Avocado Lettuce Wraps
Break out these Chicken Avocado Lettuce Wraps for your next weekend appetizer. Fresh salad cups filled with marinaded chicken, fresh avocado and topped with a chipotle mayonnaise. Perfect for end of summer entertaining.
Servings: 14 salad cups
Calories: 83kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ripe avocados diced
- 12 lettuce hearts
- Juice of one lemon divided
For the dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 3 tablespoons chipotle sauce
- Juice of 1/2 a lime
Instructions
- Season the chicken with cajun seasoning and salt and coat really well to make sure it's completely seasoned. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the olive oil. Add the chicken tenders and cook for 3-4 minutes, turn the chicken over and cook for another 3 - 4 minutes or until they are fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle sauce and lime juice. Stir well to combine.
- Slice the cooled chicken into small pieces and set aside.
- Lay out all the lettuce leaves. Fill with the sliced chicken and diced avocado. Drizzle over the dressing and serve.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Avocado Lettuce Wraps
Amount Per Serving (1 salad cup)
Calories 83
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 34mg1%
Potassium 132mg4%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 172IU3%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.