Yogurt Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Name: Yogurt Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

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Recipe by Ingy1171

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)

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READY IN: 1hr 15mins

SERVES: 2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

DIRECTIONS

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.