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Fresh Smashed Avocado Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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These fresh smashed avocado chicken lettuce wraps combine creamy avocado with savory shredded chicken, wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves and drizzled with ranch dressing for a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 300 grams), leftover rotisserie chicken works perfectly
  • 2 medium ripe avocados, smashed but still a bit chunky
  • 8 large butter lettuce leaves, washed and patted dry
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing (60 ml), homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional add-ins: diced red onion, chopped cilantro, jalapeño slices

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: shred cooked chicken finely if not already shredded. If using raw chicken, cook thoroughly by poaching or baking, then shred once cool (about 10 minutes).
  2. Mash the avocados: scoop the flesh of 2 ripe avocados into a medium mixing bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until creamy but still slightly chunky.
  3. Add flavor: stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Combine chicken and avocado: gently fold shredded chicken into the mashed avocado until evenly coated. Fold in optional diced red onion or jalapeño slices if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Prep the lettuce: separate 8 large butter lettuce leaves, rinse, and pat dry.
  6. Assemble the wraps: spoon the avocado-chicken mixture evenly into each lettuce leaf.
  7. Drizzle with ranch: finish each wrap with a generous drizzle of ranch dressing (1/4 cup total).
  8. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp lettuce and fresh flavors.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados for best texture. Assemble wraps just before serving to keep lettuce crisp. For dairy-free ranch, substitute with cashew-based or lemon-tahini sauce. Store chicken-avocado mixture separately from lettuce and ranch if prepping ahead.

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