A High-Protein, No-Reheat Lunch for Flight Attendants

When you need something flavorful, cold-friendly, and easy to eat between boarding announcements — this is it.

These Curry Chicken Salad Lettuce Boats are:

✔ High protein
✔ No reheating required
✔ Low carb but filling
✔ Easy to pack
✔ Stable for 3–4 days

Perfect for long duty days when galley access is limited.

Ingredients (4 Servings)

Protein Base

• 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and diced
  (or rotisserie chicken for time-saving)

Creamy Curry Dressing

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp olive oil mayo
• 1–2 tsp curry powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt + cracked pepper

Texture + Flavor Add-Ins

• ¼ cup finely diced celery
• ¼ cup shredded carrots
• 2 tbsp red onion, minced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp golden raisins (optional for subtle sweetness)
• 2 tbsp chopped toasted almonds or cashews

For Serving

• Butter lettuce or romaine leaves
• Optional: sliced avocado

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, mayo, curry powder, turmeric, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Fold in chicken and all mix-ins.
3. Chill at least 30 minutes for flavors to develop.
4. Spoon into lettuce leaves when ready to eat.

Store chicken salad and lettuce separately for best texture.

High Protein (25–35g per serving)
Prevents mid-flight crashes.

Curry + Turmeric
Anti-inflammatory support after long-haul.

Greek Yogurt Base
Lighter than traditional mayo-heavy chicken salad.

Lettuce Boats
Low mess. Easy to eat in small windows between service.

How to Customize for Different Trip Days

✈ Long-haul: Add avocado + extra nuts
✈ Boarding-heavy day: Serve over rice instead of lettuce
✈ Recovery day: Add extra lemon + cucumber
✈ Lower-carb day: Increase lettuce, reduce add-ins

One base. Multiple formats.

Hot or Cold Option

While best served cold, you can also:

• Serve over warm quinoa
• Stuff into a warm whole grain wrap
• Pair with warm roasted sweet potatoes on layover

Approximate Macros (Per Serving)

• 30g protein
• Moderate fat
• Low sugar
• High satiety

Balanced for steady energy.