Curried Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Description
Leftover chicken is transformed into a delicious curried chicken salad and served chilled in these simple lettuce wraps the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
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2 cups cubed cooked chicken
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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salt to taste
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1 medium green apple, diced
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2/3 cup dried cranberries
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1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
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2 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
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2/3 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 teaspoon curry powder
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12 leaves lettuce, or more to taste
Directions
1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, lime juice, and salt; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
2
Add apple, cranberries, almonds, and green onions to the chicken.
3
Mix mayonnaise and curry powder together in a large bowl. Add to chicken mixture and stir to coat. Transfer to the refrigerator until flavors have blended together, at least 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor.
4
Spoon chilled chicken salad into individual lettuce leaves. Wrap and eat with your fingers.