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I don’t have enough time to sit and eat a nice breakfast every morning – it’s usually in my car (i use nice silverware to be civilized). I also tend to eat lunch at my desk and snacks on the go. These are all bad habits. But, I’m busy and sometimes that means eating and multi-tasking. This recipe is PERFECT for these occasions and they look very gourmet (especially compared to the hunk of chicken and 1/2 cucumber that you’ll normally see me eating at my desk). This is totally portable and would make an excellent breakfast, lunch or snack. Or appetizer for a dinner party. Radicchio is also in-season…extra bonus!
Ingredients (makes 8 Radicchio Wraps)
– 2 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts – shredded or cut in small pieces
– 1 radicchio
– 2 celery stalks – cut into small pieces
– 1/4 C chopped basil
– 2 Tbsp olive oil
– 2 Tbsp lemon juice
– 1 tsp garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic)
– salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Carefully peel and separate the leaves from the radicchio. Soak them in cold water for a 1-2 minutes – this will help to crisp them up so they maintain their curves. Let them dry.
- In a bowl mix together the chicken, celery and basil
- In a small bowl mix together olive oil, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper
- Pour the dressing into the chicken salad and mix
- Scoop some of the chicken salad into the radicchio wrap.
- Enjoy!
My Semi-Primal Husband saw me eating these and wasn’t too interested. I asked him if he wanted a bite so he obliged and said, “wow, this is actually really good. I want to make these for my lunch!” Then he proceeded to eat the rest of the wrap. I will take that as a compliment.
January 13, 2010 at 9:12 pm
This looks awesome! I will definitely try this. I love your blog. I have so many ideas to try from your posts! Thanks.
January 14, 2010 at 9:36 am
That’s great! I’m glad you like the blog!!
January 19, 2010 at 10:54 am
I am always looking for new lunch ideas, and these look great! I will be sure to try them out this week:)
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April 18, 2010 at 6:58 pm
This was fab. I added some green onion, green grapes (halved) and a sprinkling of walnuts too and it rocked.
I am insipired now, because this is a great base for all types of chicken salads. I am thinking of one with cilantro, jalapeno, and some avocado for a different twist.
April 18, 2010 at 7:19 pm
@Jen – Those variations sound awesome! YUM!
November 14, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Totally non-paleo husband helped make this, tried a bit, and declared it to be his lunch for the next day!
November 15, 2010 at 9:34 am
Lisa, that’s HUGE! Big SUCCESS!!! Soon Corey will be totally corrupted…I mean, converted:)
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