Irresistible Blackened Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Delicious Irresistible Blackened Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 12 minutes mins
Servings 3 servings
Calories 295 kcal
For the wraps
- 3 mini cucumbers (thinly sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
- 1/2 small red onion (thinly shaved for a milder bite)
- 6 large Bibb or Butter lettuce leaves
- 10 oz blackened chicken breast (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (roughly chopped)
For the dressing
- 5 tablespoons organic dairy-free tzatziki sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Thinly slice the mini cucumbers into 1/4-inch rounds and set aside in a small bowl. Thinly shave the red onion, cutting against the grain to create delicate pieces that will have a milder bite than thicker slices. I like to soak the shaved onions in a bowl of ice water for a few minutes to soften their sharp flavor and add a nice crisp texture to the wraps.
Pat the chicken breast dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps the blackening spice crust develop properly. Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot, then sear the chicken breast on each side until deeply browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Let the chicken rest for 3-4 minutes, then slice it against the grain into strips.
Place 6 large Bibb or Butter lettuce leaves on serving plates as your edible vessels. Layer the sliced chicken from Step 2 down the center of each leaf, then top with the cucumber slices and red onion from Step 1. Drizzle each wrap with approximately 1 tablespoon of tzatziki sauce, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh dill and a light squeeze of lemon juice to brighten all the flavors together.