Quick Garlic Herb Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
A crunchy, high-protein chicken salad wrapped in crisp romaine leaves with a light herb dressing. Takes just 10 minutes to assemble using pre-cooked chicken breast for effortless busy lunches.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lori + Lila
Lori created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
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Total
10 min
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Time saver
Prep Ahead: Use leftover roasted chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken breast to skip cooking entirely.
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together 2 tbsp mayonnaise
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Whisk together 2 tbsp mayonnaise
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp lemon juice, 0.25 tsp garlic powder, and 0.25 tsp dried dill until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Add 120g shredded cooked chicken breast and…
Add 120g shredded cooked chicken breast and 0.25 cup diced celery to the bowl. Stir with a spoon until the chicken is evenly coated.
Look for: the chicken is evenly coated
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Take 3 large romaine lettuce leaves and…
Take 3 large romaine lettuce leaves and lay them flat on a plate or meal prep container.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Spoon the chicken salad mixture evenly down…
Spoon the chicken salad mixture evenly down the center of each romaine leaf.
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp sliced almonds over the…
Sprinkle 1 tbsp sliced almonds over the top of the wraps for added crunch and serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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