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Chicken Tzatziki Lettuce Wraps


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  • Author: Julia Mueller
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Omnivore, Gluten-Free

Description

These fresh wraps are a snap to make. Marinated chicken, creamy tzatziki, and crisp veggies make a light and satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cups (237 ml) plain whole milk yogurt
  • 1 cups (237 ml) cucumber, peeled and chopped into small bits
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil or grapeseed oil
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Butter leaf lettuce
  • Tzatziki sauce
  • 1 to 2 avocados
  • Thinly sliced red onion

Instructions

  1. Chop cucumber and place in a colander. Sprinkle with salt, toss, and let drain in the sink for 30 minutes.
  2. Place all sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir well.
  3. Serve sauce on gyros, pitas, wraps, or salads.
  4. Heat oil to medium-high in a cast iron skillet.
  5. Add chicken and sauté, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper; stir well. Cook until chicken is cooked through but tender, about 3-4 minutes more.
  7. Wash and pat dry butter lettuce leaves.
  8. Add sliced red onion, avocado, chicken, and desired amount of Tzatziki sauce to the lettuce. Wrap and serve.

Notes

  • For a richer tzatziki, use Greek yogurt instead of plain whole milk yogurt.
  • To speed up the process, use pre-shredded red onion instead of slicing your own.
  • If you don’t have butter lettuce, romaine hearts or large spinach leaves are excellent substitutes.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Greek-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 100