🍗 Chicken Kofta Lettuce Wraps with Lemon-Herb Yogurt Sauce

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Juicy grilled chicken koftas wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, topped with lemony yogurt sauce, pickled onions, and a sprinkle of sumac. A light yet flavor-packed dish inspired by Mediterranean street food.

🧑‍🍳 Overview

  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: ~40 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

📝 Ingredients

For the Chicken Koftas:

  • 500g ground chicken (or turkey)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small onion, grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for grilling

For the Lemon-Herb Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or mint
  • Salt and pepper to taste

To Serve:

  • 1 head romaine or butter lettuce, leaves separated
  • Pickled red onions
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Sprinkle of sumac (optional)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Kofta Mixture

  • In a large bowl, combine all chicken kofta ingredients.
  • Mix well and form into small oblong patties or meatballs.

2. Grill the Koftas

  • Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook koftas for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

3. Mix the Yogurt Sauce

  • In a bowl, stir together all yogurt sauce ingredients until smooth.

4. Assemble the Wraps

  • Place koftas into lettuce leaves.
  • Top with yogurt sauce, pickled onions, and cherry tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle with sumac for extra flavor and color.

🍽️ Nutritional Highlights (approx. per serving)

  • Calories: ~320
  • Protein: 28g
  • Carbs: 6g
  • Fat: 20g

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📂 Categories

  • Main Categories: Meat, Dinner, Street Food
  • Additional Tags:
    • Chicken Kofta
    • Low Carb Wraps
    • Mediterranean Recipes
    • Greek Yogurt Sauce
    • Healthy Meat Dinners
    • Light Summer Meals
    • Meal Prep Friendly