Mediterranean Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Fresh and healthy Mediterranean-inspired chicken salad served in crisp romaine lettuce cups.
Ingredients
- 1 (6 oz) chicken breast boneless skinless
Substitute: Canned tuna or chickpeas
- 6-8 large leaves romaine lettuce leave
Substitute: Butter lettuce or spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Substitute: Avocado oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Substitute: Red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup pitted olives kalamata or green chopped
Substitute: Capers
- 1 tsp mustard dijon or yellow
Substitute: Honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
Substitute: Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Substitute: White pepper
- 1/8 tsp chili powder
Substitute: Paprika
Equipment Needed
- • Large skillet
- • Chef's knife
- • Cutting board
- • Mixing bowl
- • Spoon
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
300
Protein
30g
Carbs
10g
Fat
15g
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. This will help it cook evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
Technique: Chopping
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Medium heat prevents burning.
⏱️ 1 min
Technique: Heating
- 3
Add the chicken to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Seasoning at each stage builds flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
Technique: Sautéing
- 4
Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 8 min
Technique: Sautéing
- 5
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it cool slightly in a mixing bowl. Cooling prevents wilting lettuce.
⏱️ 3 min
Technique: Cooling
- 6
Add the chopped olives, lemon juice, and mustard to the cooled chicken. These ingredients add flavor and moisture.
⏱️ 1 min
Technique: Mixing
- 7
Mix everything together until well combined. Make sure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min
Technique: Mixing
- 8
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce leaves. Drying prevents watery lettuce wraps.
⏱️ 2 min
Technique: Washing
- 9
Spoon the chicken salad into the romaine lettuce leaves. Fill each leaf generously.
⏱️ 1 min
Technique: Filling
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy! The lettuce wraps are best when the lettuce is crisp.
⏱️ 0 min
Technique: Serving
💡 Chef's Tips
Add chopped cucumber or tomatoes for extra freshness. You can also add a dollop of plain Greek yogurt for creaminess.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Overcooking the chicken, which will make it dry.
- • Not letting the chicken cool before adding the other ingredients, which will wilt the lettuce.
- • Adding too much dressing, which will make the lettuce wraps soggy.
Why Easy?
✓ What makes it easier:
- • Simple ingredients
- • Easy stovetop cooking
- • No complicated techniques
