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Cajun Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Cajun chicken salad served in crisp lettuce cups. A light and refreshing gluten-free lunch.

40m4 servings
Contains eggWHEAT-free
280 cal|25g protein|8g carbs|18g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Celery
  • 1/4 cup Red onion
  • 1/4 cup Green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
  • 12 Lettuce leaves

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Rub the about 450 g chicken breasts all over with the 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning.
  2. 2Place the seasoned chicken breasts on a grill preheated to about 205°C (200°C) or in an oven preheated to about 205°C (200°C). Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the heat and let it cool completely for about 15 minutes.
  3. 3Once cooled, cut the about 450 g chicken breasts into 1.27 cm cubes.
  4. 4In a medium bowl, combine the 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper, and 1 teaspoon hot sauce.
  5. 5Add the about 450 g of cubed chicken to the bowl with the other ingredients.
  6. 6Stir everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the mayonnaise mixture. Ensure all ingredients are well combined.
  7. 7Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken salad mixture into each of the 12 lettuce leaves. Serve immediately.

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