Turmeric Chicken & Quinoa Lettuce Wraps
This dish is light, flavorful, and packed with heart-healthy nutrients. The turmeric marinade adds anti-inflammatory benefits. Lettuce wraps keep it fresh and low in carbs.
Ingredients
For the Turmeric Marinated Chicken:
- 1 cup Raw chicken strips
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Cumin
- ½ tbsp Black pepper
- ½ tbsp Olive oil
For the Quinoa Filling:
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa
- ½ cup Black beans (rinsed & drained)
- ½ cup Cherry tomatoes (diced)
- ¼ cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
For Assembly:
- 6-8 large Romaine or butter lettuce leaves
- 1 Avocado (diced)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, turmeric, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and olive oil.
- Coat the chicken strips in the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
Air-Fry the Chicken
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place marinated chicken strips in a single layer in the basket.
- Air-fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
Prepare the Quinoa Filling
- In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and lime juice.
Assemble the Wraps
- Spoon quinoa filling into lettuce leaves.
- Top with air-fried turmeric chicken and diced avocado.
Serve & Enjoy
- Eat as-is or drizzle with a light yogurt or tahini dressing.
Notes
Nutrition per serving (approx. 3 wraps)
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Potassium: 600mg
- Magnesium: 80mg
