Eclectic Red Barn: Easy, Healthy Turmeric Chicken in Lettuce Leaves

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Easy, Healthy Turmeric Chicken in Lettuce Leaves

I love dinners that are easy to prepare, healthy, tasty, and are on the table quickly. This turmeric chicken in lettuce leaves falls into all of those categories.

Eclectic Red Barn: Easy Turmeric Chicken in Lettuce Leaves

I modified a recipe that was in Katherine's Corner Recipe Box. She made chicken tacos and you can find her recipe here.

I made my own marinade using key limes instead of limes since that is what I had on hand and added turmeric since it is so good for you. I marinaded the chicken for an hour and then cooked it on the stove.

I decided to use lettuce leaves instead of flour or corn tortillas.

Eclectic Red Barn: Easy, Healthy Turmeric Chicken in Lettuce Leaves

Make sure you have lots of condiments to top your turmeric chicken with. Add a side, I saute zucchini, mushrooms, and carrots.

You have a healthy and quick dinner that tastes great.

Recipe Print

Easy, Healthy Turmeric Chicken Lettuce Leaves

Ingredients:

Marinade:

· juice from 2 limes or key limes

· 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

· 1 tablespoon olive oil

· 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

· dash of salt

2 medium chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces

Toppings:

· Tomatoes

· Cheddar cheese (grated)

· Avocado (sliced)

· Salsa

· Sour cream

· Guacamole

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. To make the marinade for the chicken, in a medium bowl whisk together the lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, turmeric and salt. Add the chicken to the bowl and marinate for at least one hour in the refrigerator.

2. After marinating chicken, cook chicken in a hot pan on the stove. Brown lightly or how you like it.

3. Serve in lettuce leaves with your choice of toppings.