Tropical Chicken Salad Wraps
Tropical Chicken Salad Wraps
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tropical Chicken Salad
- 1 mango, ripe, peeled and diced
- 1 avocado, ripe, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Serving
- 8 butter lettuce leaves, large, or other large lettuce cups
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes, for garnish
- 1/4 cup cashews, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place on a baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Bake chicken for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Once slightly cooled, shred the chicken using two forks or chop into small pieces.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
While the chicken bakes, prepare the tropical ingredients. Peel and dice the mango and avocado. Finely dice the red onion and celery. Chop the fresh cilantro.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced mango, avocado, red onion, celery, and chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, honey (if using), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour the dressing over the chicken and tropical fruit mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Arrange the large lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon a generous amount of the tropical chicken salad into each lettuce cup.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Garnish with toasted coconut flakes and chopped cashews. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Tropical Chicken Salad Wraps
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tropical Chicken Salad
- 1 mango, ripe, peeled and diced
- 1 avocado, ripe, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Serving
- 8 butter lettuce leaves, large, or other large lettuce cups
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes, for garnish
- 1/4 cup cashews, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place on a baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Bake chicken for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Once slightly cooled, shred the chicken using two forks or chop into small pieces.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
While the chicken bakes, prepare the tropical ingredients. Peel and dice the mango and avocado. Finely dice the red onion and celery. Chop the fresh cilantro.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced mango, avocado, red onion, celery, and chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, honey (if using), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour the dressing over the chicken and tropical fruit mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Arrange the large lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon a generous amount of the tropical chicken salad into each lettuce cup.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Garnish with toasted coconut flakes and chopped cashews. Serve immediately and enjoy!