Spiced Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Looking for a healthy lunch idea bursting with flavor? These Spiced Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect meal prep recipe for summer. They’re fresh, light, and packed with protein and colorful roasted farmer’s market veggies.

I love making this easy chicken lettuce wrap recipe because it’s a great way to work smarter in the kitchen. Cook once, and you’ll have perfect leftovers for lunch the next day. Plus, you can enjoy these wraps warm or cold, making them ideal for busy days or hot weather meals.

Why You’ll Love These Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Healthy and Low-Carb – Lettuce wraps keep things light without sacrificing flavor.

Easy Meal Prep – Make extra for quick lunches all week.

Middle Eastern Flavors – Ingredients like za’atar, paprika and garlic add a spicy twist.

Versatile – Serve over lettuce, rice, or quinoa OR can swap vegetables out for your favorites.

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Vegetables:

• 1 lb organic chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces

• ½ large eggplant, sliced

• 1 zucchini, sliced

• 1 bell pepper, sliced

• ½ red onion, chopped

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon za’atar

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Yogurt Dressing:

• ½ cup plain yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt alternative)

• Juice from ½ lemon

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• ~½ tablespoon olive oil (adjust to taste)

• Chopped chives

• Salt to taste

For Serving:

• Romaine lettuce leaves (or any sturdy lettuce for wraps)

• Optional: cooked quinoa or rice - I had it over quinoa for dinner and it was GREAT

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Season Veggies

In a small bowl, mix together paprika, za’atar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Divide the spice mix in half.

Toss eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion with half the spice mix and half the olive oil. Spread vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.

3. Cook the Chicken

While veggies roast, toss chopped chicken breast with the remaining spice mix and olive oil. After veggies have baked for about 5 minutes, place chicken on a separate baking tray and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until cooked through.

4. Make the Yogurt Dressing

While the chicken and veggies cook, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, chives, and salt. Adjust lemon or olive oil to reach your desired consistency.

5. Combine and Serve

Once the chicken and vegetables are cooked, mix them together in a large bowl.

Scoop the mixture into crisp romaine lettuce leaves and drizzle with the yogurt dressing. For a more filling meal, serve over quinoa or rice instead of lettuce wraps.

Tips for Meal Prep

• Store chicken and veggie mix separately from the lettuce and dressing to keep wraps crisp.

• This recipe tastes great served cold, making it ideal for packed lunches.

• Double the batch for easy dinners and lunches all week!

These Chicken Lettuce Wraps are perfect for anyone wanting a healthy, flavor-packed meal. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking for a fresh summer lunch, this recipe will hit the spot. Enjoy!