Green Goddess Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Printer-Friendly)
Tender chicken and fresh herbs wrapped in crisp lettuce with a creamy Green Goddess dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Green Goddess Dressing
05 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
06 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
13 - 1 small garlic clove
14 - 2 anchovy fillets (optional)
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Salad Components
16 - 1/2 cup celery finely diced
17 - 1/2 cup cucumber finely diced
18 - 1/2 medium avocado diced
19 - 2 green onions thinly sliced
→ Assembly
20 - 12 large butter lettuce leaves washed and dried
21 - Fresh chives or herbs for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking tray and roast for 18-20 minutes until cooked through. Let cool, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
02 - While chicken cooks, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, garlic, and anchovy fillets (if using) in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
03 - In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, celery, cucumber, avocado, and green onions. Pour in the Green Goddess dressing and mix gently until well coated.
04 - Spoon the chicken salad into lettuce leaves. Garnish with extra chives or herbs if desired. Serve immediately, or chill until ready to serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the satisfaction of a creamy chicken salad without the heavy bread
- The dressing comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
- Perfect for those nights when you want something substantial but still light
02 -
- The lettuce will wilt if you dress the wraps too far ahead, so keep the components separate until the last minute
- Room temperature chicken absorbs the dressing better than cold chicken straight from the fridge
- Butter lettuce is worth seeking out, it holds together better than iceberg and tastes sweeter
03 -
- Wash and dry your lettuce leaves well, then store them layered between paper towels to keep them crisp
- Using a high-quality mayonnaise makes a noticeable difference in the final flavor
- If the dressing seems too thick, let it sit for 10 minutes to let the garlic mellow out