Tangy Turmeric Chicken Wraps

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

Simple and quick grilled chicken with a delicious sauce and fresh vegetables in a pita or naan wrap! This recipe is a great base for your own wrap ideas. Play with the ingredient level - maybe you'd like it spicier, saltier or more tangy!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Tangy Turmeric Chicken Wraps

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt

½ onion

chopped

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

ground black pepper to taste

2 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips

¼ cup water

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

4 pita breads

1 medium cucumber

diced

1 bunch fresh parsley

finely chopped

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Whisk together the yogurt onion lemon juice turmeric cumin paprika salt ginger cayenne pepper and black pepper in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess.

Step 3

Cook the chicken on the preheated grill until well-browned and no longer pink in the center 5 to 7 minutes. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 4

Pour the water oil and remaining marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened and bubbling about 10 minutes; stir in the chicken.

Step 5

Serve chicken on the pita breads and top with cucumber and parsley.

Nutritional Information

Tangy Turmeric Chicken Wraps

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 307.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.1g 44%

Carbohydrates: 44g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 6.9g

Fat: 4.7g 7%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 37.3mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 1533.7IU 31%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.6mg 97%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 24%

Vitamin C: 27.1mg 45%

Folate: 103.5mcg 26%

Calcium: 208.7mg 21%

Iron: 4.1mg 23%

Magnesium: 58.4mg 21%

Potassium: 559.6mg 16%

Sodium: 696mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 45%

Calories From Fat: 41.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.