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Fresh Mango Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

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A quick, fresh, and light summer recipe combining sweet mango, creamy avocado, and tender chicken tossed in a lime-honey dressing, served in crisp butter lettuce leaves.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 head butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce (leaves separated, washed, and dried)

Instructions

  1. If not already cooked, grill or roast your chicken breasts until juicy and fully cooked (about 20 minutes at 400°F/200°C). Let cool, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces. Using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken works perfectly for saving time.
  2. Peel the mango and cut the flesh away from the pit. Chop into roughly 1/2-inch cubes.
  3. Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice similarly.
  4. Finely dice the red onion and roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, mango, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle the dressing over the top and gently toss everything together until coated, being careful not to mash the avocado.
  7. Rinse and dry the butter lettuce leaves thoroughly. Arrange the leaves on a serving plate.
  8. Spoon the chicken salad mixture into each lettuce leaf just before serving.
  9. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra cilantro leaves or a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Use ripe mango and avocado for best flavor and texture. Dice avocado last and fold gently to avoid mashing. Keep lettuce leaves dry to prevent sogginess. Prepare chicken salad and lettuce separately if prepping ahead to maintain crispness. Substitute Greek yogurt for olive oil in dressing for creamier texture. Add jalapeño or cayenne for heat. Store chicken salad in airtight container up to 2 days.

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Keywords: mango, avocado, chicken salad, lettuce wraps, summer recipe, quick, healthy, fresh, easy

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