YOGURT CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

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Chicken marinated in a spiced yogurt sauce and served with lettuce -- a great lunch or light dinner. These proportions are for 2, but it can easily be double, tripled, etc. (Prep time is marinating time)

Provided by Ingy1171

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plain yogurt
2 chicken breasts, cut into very small pieces
1 small white onions or 1 small shallot, cut into thin slivers
1/4 cup chopped scallion
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 dashes pepper
1 head of firm lettuce

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except lettuce in a large bowl. Put in the refrigerator to marinate for at least an hour (longer is better).
  • In a large skillet, heat a dash of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Pour yogurt/chicken mixture into pan and cook until chicken is cooked through, and sauce has thickend and slightly evaportated (about 10 min). Add the cream and cook another 1-2 minute.
  • Spoon about 3 tablespoons of mixture into each lettuce leaf and wrap, securing with toothpicks if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.3, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 125.4, Sodium 1029, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 10.8, Protein 38.7

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