Paleo Lettuce Wraps with Chicken Salad

Transform your mealtime with these Paleo Lettuce Wraps with Chicken Salad—an irresistible mix of flavor, freshness, and health. Perfect for satisfying your craving for something light yet hearty, this recipe combines tender, grilled chicken breast with crunchy celery, sweet red bell pepper, and a sprinkle of sliced almonds for added texture. Tossed in a creamy avocado-lime dressing infused with fresh cilantro, the chicken salad is nestled in crisp romaine lettuce leaves, making it a grain-free, dairy-free, and utterly delicious meal option. Ready in just 35 minutes, these wraps are perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or even as a party appetizer. Packed with wholesome ingredients and paleo-friendly, they're proof that healthy eating can still be indulgent and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 leaves Romaine lettuce leaves
• 2 pieces Celery stalks
• 1 piece Red bell pepper
• 0.25 piece Red onion
• 0.25 cup Almonds, sliced
• 1 piece Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Coat the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Grill the chicken for 7-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let it rest for 5 minutes before dicing into small cubes.

Step 4

While the chicken is resting, finely chop the celery, red bell pepper, and red onion.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, chopped celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and sliced almonds.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, mash the avocado and mix it with lime juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and chopped cilantro to create a creamy dressing.

Step 7

Pour the avocado dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is well coated.

Step 8

Lay the romaine lettuce leaves on a serving platter.

Step 9

Spoon the chicken salad evenly into each lettuce leaf.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a light meal or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(970.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1330.5

Total Fat 78.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 2718.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 11.5g
Protein 121.5g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 243.3mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 2700.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.1%

Protein: 36.0%

Carbs: 11.9%