Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Lettuce Boats

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (uses pre-cooked chicken)
Serves: 2

This recipe is light, macro-friendly, and incredibly versatile for clients focused on fat loss or clean eating. Using Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise dramatically reduces fat while increasing protein. Lettuce boats replace bread, lowering calorie density and improving digestion. It’s a refreshing, high-volume, low-calorie lunch or snack option that works great for meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 200g cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (0% or 2% fat)
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
  • 6–8 large romaine or cos lettuce leaves (washed and dried)
  • Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, chili flakes, lemon wedge

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to form a dressing.
  2. Add the shredded chicken, celery, onion, and parsley. Mix until evenly coated.
  3. Lay out the lettuce leaves on a plate or board and spoon the chicken mixture evenly into each “boat.”
  4. Top with optional extras like cherry tomatoes or a squeeze of lemon.
  5. Serve fresh, or store the filling separately and assemble before eating to keep lettuce crisp.

Nutrition (Approximate per serve)

  • Calories: 240 kcal
  • Protein: 36g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Fibre: 2g

Tips from Coach Kaleb

  • Meal Prep Tip: Store the chicken salad in a separate container and prep lettuce boats fresh to keep them crisp.
  • Performance Tip: Add a slice of Ezekiel bread or some cooked rice on the side if carbs are needed post-workout.
  • Client Insight: This meal is ideal during a cut—satisfying, low in calories, high in protein, and quick to prepare.
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