National pinot grigio day: chicken salad lettuce wraps
Celebrate National Pinot Grigio Day with these delightful chicken salad lettuce wraps! A perfect blend of juicy chicken, crispy greens, and zesty flavors.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used 0%)
- Juice of 1 lemon plus 1 tablespoon zest
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
- 2 cooked rotisserie chicken breasts or leftover chicken (skin removed and shredded (1 – 1.5 lbs. or about 4 cups))
- 2 stalks celery (chopped (about 1 cup))
- 1 green apple (cored and diced)
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 12 lettuce cups (1–2 heads butter lettuce or romaine leaves)
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds* (for serving)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (plus more for garnish)
Instructions:
- Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, zest, honey, tarragon, and garlic in a small bowl. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Set the mixture aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix chicken, celery, apple, dried apricot, and 1/4 cup chives together. Pour in the dressing as needed and mix thoroughly. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Divide the chicken salad evenly into each lettuce wrap. Sprinkle sliced almonds and remaining chives on top. Serve and savor the dish!
Summary:
- Calories: 413 kcal
- Fat: 16 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Carbs: 54 g
- Potassium: 222 mg
- Magnesium: 17 mg