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Healthy Protein-Packed Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups

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A quick, easy, and low-carb chicken salad recipe using Greek yogurt instead of mayo, served in crisp lettuce cups for a fresh and protein-packed lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (280g) cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup (30g) walnuts, roughly chopped (toasted if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves, washed and dried

Instructions

  1. If not using pre-cooked chicken, poach or roast about 2 chicken breasts (approximately 12 oz/340g). Let cool, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Finely dice 2 celery stalks and slice 2 green onions thinly. Chop fresh dill if using. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, stirring often, then let cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir well to blend the flavors.
  4. Add shredded chicken, celery, green onions, toasted walnuts, and dill to the bowl with the yogurt dressing. Gently fold everything together to coat evenly without crushing the chicken.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  6. Gently separate 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves, rinse and pat dry. Arrange on a serving plate.
  7. Spoon the chicken salad onto each lettuce leaf to form cups. Serve immediately for best crispness or chill the salad separately and assemble just before eating.

Notes

Toast walnuts for extra flavor. Shred chicken by hand for better texture. Fold gently to avoid mushy salad. Prepare chicken and chop veggies ahead to save time. Keep lettuce separate until serving to avoid sogginess.

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Keywords: chicken salad, Greek yogurt, low-carb, healthy lunch, lettuce cups, protein-packed, easy recipe, quick meal

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