Green Goddess Chicken Wraps (Printable)

Tender chicken with creamy Green Goddess dressing wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a light meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (about 2 medium breasts)

→ Green Goddess Dressing

02 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for a richer flavor)
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
08 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional, omit for vegetarian)
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Salad Add-Ins

13 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
14 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
15 - 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
16 - 1/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced
17 - 1 ripe avocado, diced

→ To Serve

18 - 1 large head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
19 - Microgreens or extra fresh herbs, for garnish (optional)

# Step-by-step:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, parsley, tarragon, basil, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
02 - Add the cooked chicken, celery, cucumber, scallions, radishes, and avocado to the prepared dressing. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
03 - Taste the chicken salad mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed to enhance flavor.
04 - Arrange washed and separated lettuce leaves on a serving platter, choosing the largest and most intact leaves for best presentation.
05 - Spoon the chicken salad mixture into each lettuce leaf, filling them generously but ensuring they can still be lifted easily.
06 - Garnish with microgreens or extra fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together for enhanced taste.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Green Goddess dressing keeps everything incredibly moist without being heavy
  • Crisp lettuce cups turn this into finger food that somehow feels elegant
  • Its endlessly adaptable based on what herbs or crunchy vegetables you have on hand
02 -
  • Butter lettuce leaves are surprisingly delicate and tear easily, so handle them gently when washing and separating
  • The dressing will thicken slightly as it chills, so you may need to stir in a teaspoon of water before serving leftovers
  • Salt your chicken salad more generously than you think necessary since cold food mutes flavors
03 -
  • Use kitchen shears to snip fresh herbs directly into the bowl for faster prep
  • If your lettuce feels floppy, soak the leaves in ice water for 10 minutes to revive them

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