Description
Chicken Club Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, light twist on the traditional club sandwich. Combining tender cooked chicken breast, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, juicy tomato, sharp cheddar cheese, and a tangy mayo-mustard dressing all wrapped in crisp butter or romaine lettuce leaves, this recipe offers all the classic club flavors without the bread. Perfect for a quick lunch or easy dinner, these wraps are refreshing, flavorful, and low-fuss.
Ingredients
Protein and Cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Vegetables
- 8 butter lettuce leaves or romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon slices until crisp. Once cooked, transfer the bacon onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease and cool down.
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice or shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, making it easy to manage in the wraps.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and dry the lettuce leaves thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Slice the tomato, avocado, and red onion thinly.
- Assemble the Wraps: Place one lettuce leaf on a clean work surface. Layer with chicken, a slice of cheddar cheese, tomato slices, avocado slices, red onion, and crumbled crispy bacon.
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle or spread a small amount of the mayonnaise mixture over the layered fillings to enhance flavor.
- Wrap and Serve: Gently fold the sides of the lettuce leaf around the filling to form a wrap. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch.
Notes
- Use turkey instead of chicken for a turkey club variation.
- Add cucumber slices for extra crunch.
- Swap cheddar for Swiss, provolone, or Monterey Jack cheese as preferred.
- For a spicy kick, mix hot sauce into the mayonnaise or add sliced jalapeños.
- Store ingredients separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; assemble just before serving to avoid soggy lettuce.
- Reheat chicken and bacon gently if desired before assembling.
- Turkey bacon can be used as a substitute for pork bacon.
- Ranch dressing can replace or accompany the mayonnaise mixture.
- Omit bacon if preferred; the other fillings still create a satisfying wrap.
- Cut smaller wraps into bite-sized pieces for party appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
