Our Shredded Chicken Lettuce Wrap is equally good as a refreshing side salad or a hand-held wrap. We make it often because shredded chicken is a versatile staple in our kitchen—ready for wraps, Mexican plates, and salads. It pairs well with fresh vegetables, low-carb tortillas or taco shells, and is a great way to boost protein while cutting carbs. Simple ingredients let you adapt the flavors to any cuisine.
The best part about this Shredded Chicken Lettuce Wrap is how easy and adaptable it is. It’s perfect for quiet weeknights or when you need a quick meal after entertaining. We often have shredded chicken already cooked and stored in the fridge for speedy recipes. When friends come by, dinners can be elaborate; the next night, a simple, tasty low-carb meal like this is ideal.
Ingredients
Only the chicken needs to be cooked; the rest comes together like a bright salad. Use what you have on hand — we like Bibb (butterhead) lettuce for its large, soft leaves, plus cherry tomatoes, green onion, and shredded cheddar. Avocado is our special ingredient: it makes the dish creamy and keeps it keto-friendly. A squeeze of fresh lime brightens the flavors and also helps keep the avocado from browning.
Preparation Tips
Whether you serve this as a handheld wrap or as a plated salad, the key is simple preparation and good presentation. Choose large, intact lettuce leaves as the base. Bibb leaves work great because they are soft, attractive on the plate, and sturdy enough for a wrap.
You can use rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, or poached chicken. We prefer poaching chicken breasts because the meat stays soft and neutral, so you control final seasoning. To poach: cover the breasts with water, bring to a low simmer and cook gently for about 15 minutes, then remove to cool. When cool enough to handle, shred the meat with two forks.
Assembly is straightforward once the chicken is shredded. Combine the chicken with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced green onion, and shredded cheddar. Gently fold in diced avocado, then coat with fresh lime juice. Spoon the mixture onto individual Bibb lettuce leaves, garnish with extra cheddar if you like, and finish with a few drops of your favorite hot sauce for a pleasant kick.
Shredded Chicken Lettuce Wrap Salad
If you want a simple, tasty low-carb lunch or quick dinner, try this Shredded Chicken Lettuce Wrap Salad. Serve it as individual wraps or plated as a composed salad. Either way, it’s fresh, satisfying, and easy to adapt.
Shredded Chicken Lettuce Wrap
A delicious, simple Shredded Chicken Lettuce Wrap — bright, creamy, and very low in carbs.
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
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2 Chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
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1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 Green onion, sliced
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1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
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1/2 tsp Sea salt
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1/2 tsp Black pepper
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1 Avocado, diced
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2 tsp Lime juice
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12 Butterhead lettuce leaves (Bibb or Boston)
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Hot sauce to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a low simmer and cook about 15 minutes, until cooked through. Remove and cool.
- Shred the cooled chicken with two forks into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced green onion, and grated cheddar. Season with sea salt and pepper.
- Gently fold in the diced avocado and drizzle with lime juice to coat. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Spoon the mixture onto individual Bibb lettuce leaves to serve as wraps, or pile on a bed of lettuce for a composed salad. Garnish with extra cheddar and a few drops of hot sauce if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 2–3 days; add avocado just before serving if storing longer.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Two forks for shredding
Chef’s Notes
- You can swap lime for lemon if preferred. A low-carb ranch or cilantro-lime dressing also pairs nicely when served as a salad.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 94 kcal
- Fat: 5.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.6 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 9.8 g
- Net carbs: ~1.2 g