If you have leftover rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breast, make this protein-packed chicken salad for an easy lunch option. Lean chicken schnitzel is combined with creamy yogurt, crunchy apples and sweet grapes to create a delicious, flavorful combination. For a packable lunch, serve this chicken salad between 100% whole wheat bread or lettuce leaves, or a salad for a low carb option.
Active time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins
Orchard Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 4 cups shredded)
- 1/2 medium (75g) red onion, diced
- 1 medium (200g) apple, diced
- 1 cup (100 g) grapes, quartered
- ½ cup (60 g) flaked almonds
- 2/3 cup (165 g) plain Greek yogurt with 2% fat
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 medium-sized lettuce leaves
Directions
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, red onion, apples, grapes, almonds, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Using a 3/4 cup measuring spoon, portion the chicken salad and serve in lettuce leaves.
Servings: 6 | Serving Size: 3/4 cup (approximately 5 ounces or 142 grams) + 1 medium lettuce leaf
Nutritional values (per serving): Calories: 257; Total fat: 10g; Saturated fat: 2g; Monounsaturated fat: 5 g; Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g; Cholesterol: 75 mg; Sodium: 333 mg; Carbohydrates: 15g; Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 28g
Nutritional bonus: Potassium: 488 mg; Iron: 5%; Vitamin C: 9%; Calcium: 7%
Originally published December 6, 2019; Updated February 2026
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