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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.
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Servings 3 serving
Calories 350 kcal

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