Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups

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Lunch

Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups

Creamy chicken salad served in crisp lettuce wraps — low carb, high protein, no bread required.

Strict ketoInsulin resistance
Net carbs
~3g
Servings
2
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min

Why this meal fits low carb

Chicken salad in lettuce wraps removes the bread that usually drives lunchtime carbs. Mayo and Dijon keep calories satisfying while celery adds crunch without much starch. This pattern — protein salad + leaf “shell” — is a staple for keto and IR-friendly meal prep.

Swaps

Greek yogurt can replace half the mayo for a tangier, slightly leaner mix — check the yogurt label for added sugar.

Meal prep

Mix the chicken salad up to 3 days ahead. Keep lettuce separate so cups stay crisp.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
  • 1 head butter lettuce or romaine leaves
  • Salt, pepper, and fresh dill (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix chicken, mayo, mustard, celery, and onion in a bowl.
  2. Season with salt, pepper, and dill.
  3. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and serve.

Tips

Use rotisserie chicken for speed. Check mayo labels — some brands add sugar.

Check the numbers

This recipe is about ~3g net carbs per serving and ~28g protein. Verify packaged ingredients and set your daily budget:

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Net carb and protein values are working estimates intended for the listed quantities and stated servings; they are not laboratory analyses or medical advice. Brands and substitutions can change the result. Verify packaged foods with our net carb calculator. https://metaboliclowcarb.com