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Home » Type » Main Courses » Chicken » Easy Turkey or Chicken Masala Wraps

Easy Turkey or Chicken Masala Wraps

January 15, 2016 by Faith 14 Comments

Easy Turkey or Chicken Masala Wraps are a delicious recipe to transform leftovers into a completely new meal!

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I don’t consider myself a food snob at all. My go-to meal when nothing sounds good is a humble egg (preferably fried, runny yolk) with roasted vegetables, or a big pile of salad greens topped with whatever leftovers I can find in the fridge.

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The thing is though, I’ve come to realize that I just don’t enjoy eating out all that much. The main reason my hubby and I go out to eat is to give me a break from cooking and cleaning (and sometimes it’s fun to get all prettied up and go out!). But 9 times out of 10, we’re both disappointed by the food quality (or lack thereof) when we eat at restaurants. It’s such a shame and completely frustrating.

A while ago when I was in the mood for Indian, instead of going out or ordering in, I decided to quickly whip something up at home. I remembered having seen Dolphia’s recipe for Masala Chicken Wraps on her lovely blog Story of Cooks, and thinking of the leftover turkey in my fridge, I saw dinner take shape. If you’ve never been to Story of Cooks, I highly recommend heading over and checking it out. Dolphia is one of the most talented food photographers I know, and I speak from experience when I say that her recipes are as delicious as they are beautiful.

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About these wraps…they are quick and easy to whip up and no doubt better than what you’d get from a restaurant! And this recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey (because you can never have too many ideas on how to use rotisserie chicken, right?). I took Dolphia’s advice and used the food processor to quickly mince the garlic, ginger, onion, and tomato for this recipe, but of course this can be done by hand as well.

I served this fragrantly spiced turkey mixture wrapped up in my Paleo Flatbread, but you can use any bread you like for wrapping. Or you turn it into a big salad by serving it on a bed of greens!

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Easy Turkey or Chicken Masala Wraps
Prep time:  10 mins
Cook time:  10 mins
Total time:  20 mins
Yield: 4 servings
 
Easy Turkey or Chicken Masala Wraps are a delicious recipe to transform leftovers into a completely new meal!
Ingredients
Yogurt Sauce:
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) plain, low-fat yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed or grated
  • ½ teaspoon dried mint or 1½ teaspoon minced fresh mint
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Water, as necessary to thin it out to a pourable consistency (like a creamy salad dressing)
Turkey or Chicken Masala:
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 2 pieces
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 medium-large tomato, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or light olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked chopped turkey or chicken
  • 1 teaspoon tandoori masala spice mix or garam masala spice mix
  • ½ teaspoon each ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, and salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
For Serving:
  • Flatbread (I used my Paleo Flatbread)
  • Sliced red onion (for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
  • Chopped tomatoes (for garnish)
Instructions
  1. For the yogurt sauce, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, mint, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk in enough water so it forms a pourable dressing. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  2. For the turkey or chicken masala, add the garlic and ginger to a food processor and pulse a few times until minced. Add the onion and process until finely chopped, and then add the tomato and process until finely chopped. Heat the oil in a medium-large skillet over medium heat; add the tomato mixture and cook (uncovered) until it starts to thicken, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the turkey or chicken and spices and cook (uncovered) until the mixture is thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes more.
  3. To serve, spoon the turkey or chicken mixture onto flatbread and top with the yogurt sauce and red onion, cilantro, and tomato, if using.
Notes
Recipe inspired by and adapted from Story of Cooks' recipe for Masala Chicken Wrap.

Paleo-Friendly: Omit the yogurt sauce or substitute full-fat canned coconut milk for the yogurt.
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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, Chicken, Gluten Free, Indian, Leftovers, Turkey Tagged: Chicken, Dinner, Easy Meals, Healthy Meals, How to Use Leftover Chicken or Turkey, Indian Flavors, Leftovers, Masala, Meals in 20 Minutes, Paleo-Friendly, Recipes, Turkey, Weeknight Meals, Wraps

Comments

  1. Lorelle says

    January 23, 2016 at 12:40 am

    I love the look of the chicken/turkey masala and will be trying it very soon. Instead of the yoghurt sauce, I’ll be putting in my current ‘go to’ yoghurt sauce. It’s from Nigel slater’s kitchen diaries – his version of tatsiki is just to die for – different from the norm – and I don’t seem to able to be without it for more than a few days before making it up again with my home made yoghurt!!
    thanks so much once again for more wonderful recipes! My brother in law gave me a spice pack for xmas, so that I will start making my own indian spice mixes for recipes. I’ll be making my own masala spice mix too now!! Very exciting.

    Reply
    • Faith says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      Lorelle, Thanks so much, I hope you enjoy this dish! And thanks for the tip about Nigel Slater’s yogurt sauce – I’ll look up his version and give it a try!

      Reply
  2. Joanie @ Zagleft says

    January 18, 2016 at 11:25 am

    What a lovely meal, Faith and I’m dying to try your recipe for flatbread! My husband and I love Indian food and this recipe looks and sounds like a winner!

    Reply
  3. Krista says

    January 18, 2016 at 1:43 am

    This sounds delicious, Faith! I’m with you on eating out. It is nearly always a disappointment. But a dear friend in Brisbane has been scouting out good places for us, and so far, every one has been marvelous. Such a relief. :-)

    Reply
  4. kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says

    January 17, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    Faith, all your meals looks amazing. this one is no exception. I love Indian food and can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  5. Cheri says

    January 17, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    I could live on this, looks amazing

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  6. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    January 16, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    These wraps look so good, and so much better than going out! I know what you mean, there’s nothing worse than looking forward to a good meal out, only to be disappointed with the food or service.

    Reply
  7. Lauren @ Wicked Spatula says

    January 16, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    OK, these look so good! I LOVE Indian food like crazy.

    Reply
  8. Stacey @ Stacey Homemaker says

    January 16, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    As yummy as the recipe looks (I’m 100% sure I would love it), what really caught my eye are the paleo wraps! Holy moly they’re the most beautiful wraps I’ve ever seen– the browned spots and color is stunning! I’m trying to reduce my gluten intake as well so I will definitely be trying my had at these soon! Pinned!

    Reply
  9. Susan | LunaCafe says

    January 16, 2016 at 12:27 am

    What a lovely dish. Love all these flavors and textures. Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  10. Jennifer A Stewart says

    January 15, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    These are delicious looking! I am doing a Whole30 right now and I need that Paleo flatbread recipe. Hopping over now to grab it so I can make some TONIGHT!

    Reply
  11. Amanda Paa says

    January 15, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    why have i not made your paleo flatbread yet?? this looks like such a fantastic meal, and i love all the flavors going on. and that you can make it for the week ahead. thanks for introducing me to Story of Cooks – just as beautiful as you described.

    Reply
  12. Dolphia | Storyofcooks says

    January 15, 2016 at 8:30 am

    Oh my my! It’s so yum..Thank you sweetie for the tag!

    Reply

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