🍗 Butter Chicken Lettuce Wraps 🥬 (Ready in 30 Minutes!) | Low-Carb, Flavor-Packed Fun!
Thank you for reading this post, don’t forget to subscribe!Craving the creamy, spiced goodness of butter chicken but want a lighter, low-carb option? These Butter Chicken Lettuce Wraps are here to delight! Tender, spiced chicken is nestled in crisp lettuce cups, topped with cooling yogurt, fresh veggies, and a drizzle of creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick lunch, appetizer, or light dinner, this dish is easy, healthy, and totally delicious. Let’s get cooking!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe 💛
✅ Low-carb & gluten-free – perfect for healthy eating!
✅ Ready in 30 minutes – faster than takeout!
✅ Kid-approved – fun, bite-sized, and packed with flavor! 👨👩👧👦
✅ Meal-prep friendly – store components separately for quick assembly! 🍱
✅ Versatile – serve as an appetizer, lunch, or light dinner!
Ingredients 🛒
(Serves 4 – Makes 12 wraps)
For the Butter Chicken Filling
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or ghee)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
- ½ tsp salt + ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Lettuce Wraps
- 12 large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce, romaine, or iceberg)
- ½ cup plain yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup diced cucumbers
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Step-by-Step Instructions 📝
1️⃣ Cook the Butter Chicken Filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or Instant Pot (Sauté mode). Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 3-4 mins until softened.
- Stir in garam masala, turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat in spices.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 mins (stovetop) or 8 mins on High Pressure (Instant Pot).
- Stir in Greek yogurt (or coconut cream) and honey.
2️⃣ Prepare the Lettuce Wraps
- While the chicken cooks, prep your toppings: dice cucumbers, shred carrots, chop red onion, and chop cilantro.
3️⃣ Assemble the Wraps
- Spoon the butter chicken filling into each lettuce leaf.
- Top with yogurt, cucumbers, carrots, red onion, and cilantro.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts 🥗
(Per wrap, based on 12 wraps)
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
Cook’s Notes 🌟
🔹 Extra flavor: Add 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) to the chicken filling.
🔹 Spice it up: Add ½ tsp cayenne or chili flakes to the chicken mixture.
🔹 Vegetarian option: Use chickpeas or tofu instead of chicken.
🔹 Make it creamy: Blend the sauce before adding yogurt.
🔹 Freeze leftovers: Store the filling in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Serving Ideas 🍽️
- Appetizer Idea: Serve as party bites with toothpicks.
- Low-carb meal: Pair with a side of cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- Side Salad: Add a fresh cucumber-tomato salad with lemon dressing.
- Dip it: Serve with extra yogurt sauce or mint chutney.
Why Butter Chicken Lettuce Wraps? 🥬
This recipe is the perfect way to enjoy butter chicken in a light, low-carb format! The creamy, spiced chicken pairs beautifully with crisp lettuce and fresh toppings, creating a dish that’s fun, flavorful, and easy to make. Plus, it’s versatile—swap in your favorite proteins, veggies, or sauces to make it your own.
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