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Creamy Spiced Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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5 from 1 vote

Creamy Spiced Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Cool yogurt and warm spices come together for a healthy lettuce wrap recipe
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Dish, Poultry
Cuisine: Egg Free, High Protien, Low Carb, Quick and Easy, Spring, Summer
Keyword: chicken wraps, creamy chicken wraps, lettuce wraps
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 269kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 red onion chopped
  • 1 1 inch piece fresh ginger peeled
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 red onion sliced
  • 1.5 pounds ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 hearts romaine stemmed and leaves separated
  • salt
  • hot sauce for serving, optional

Instructions

  • In a food processor or a blender combine the chopped onion, ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 cup of water, blend until smooth.  Reserve this mixture.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet and add the sliced onion, saute for 2 to 3 minutes, add the ground chicken breaking it up with a wooden spoon cook stirring occasionally for about 5 to 7 minutes until it is browned. Add the reserved spice liquid, saute this until it is almost dry, about 4 to 6 more minutes.
  • Add the yogurt, peas, and cilantro and saute for another minute or two until the peas are just warmed though. Transfer the mixture to a large serving bowl and serve with the lettuce wraps. You can add hot sauce, more cilantro, and extra yogurt if you want, or just eat it as is. Easy, healthy and delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 972mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg