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greek chicken lettuce wraps with tomato, onion and homemade tzatziki on top

Greek Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Tzatziki

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  • Author: Krista @ JoyfulHealthyEats.com
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Poultry, 30 Minute Meal, Gluten Free, Sandwiches, Kid Friendly
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek

Description

Low Carb Gluten Free Greek Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Tzatziki Sauce – an easy healthy 30 minute meal your family will devour!


Ingredients

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Greek Chicken:

  • 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1” cubes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to season
  • 1 tablespoon grape seed oil

Tzatziki Sauce:

  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup grated cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon dry dill
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste

Toppings:

  • 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 12 lettuce cups

Instructions

  1. To a large bowl add chicken breast, lemon juice, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Using a spoon toss all the ingredients together until the chicken is coated.
  2. Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add in grape seed oil and then the seasoned chicken breast. Cook chicken for 2-4 minutes per side until they are no longer pink. Remove from skillet and let rest.
  3. In the meantime, to a small bowl add greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, and salt to taste. Using a spoon mix everything together. Set aside.
  4. Assemble the Lettuce Wraps: to one lettuce cup add 3-4 cubes of chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and a dollop of tzatziki. Repeat process.
  5. Serve!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 chicken lettuce wraps
  • Calories: 161
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 339 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Cholesterol: 56 mg