Cranberry-Chicken Lettuce Cups (Printable Version)

Light, fresh lettuce cups with tender chicken, tart cranberries, and crunchy veggies for a wholesome handheld bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Mixture

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely chopped or shredded
02 - ⅓ cup dried cranberries, chopped
03 - ½ cup finely diced celery
04 - ¼ cup chopped green onions
05 - ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
06 - ⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)

→ Dressing

07 - ¼ cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt)
08 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Assembly

11 - 8 large butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce leaves
12 - Optional: extra cranberries, nuts, or parsley for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, cranberries, celery, green onions, parsley, and nuts if using. Pour dressing over and toss gently until well coated.
03 - Lay lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon a generous amount of chicken mixture into each leaf.
04 - Top with additional cranberries, nuts, or parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect blend of protein and fresh vegetables in every bite
  • Naturally gluten free and easily adaptable for various dietary needs
  • Elegant enough for company yet simple enough for weeknight meals
02 -
  • Perfect make ahead option; just store the filling separately from the lettuce leaves until serving time
  • Each serving delivers 20g of protein, making these cups surprisingly satisfying
  • The combination of textures creates an eating experience that feels much more complex than the simple preparation suggests
03 -
  • Toast your nuts before adding them to enhance their flavor and maximize crunch factor
  • Chop all ingredients to similar small sizes to ensure every bite contains all flavors
  • Pat lettuce leaves completely dry after washing to prevent the filling from becoming watery

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