Spicy Tandoori Chicken served on crispy lettuce and drizzled with cooling cucumber raita and crunchy red onions. Easy weeknight chicken dinner recipe that is low-carb and ready in under an hour.

Tandoori Chicken Lettuce Wraps on white platter

Why we love Instant Pot Chicken

Tender and juicy chicken packed with all the flavors from the marinade that stays on the chicken.
Consistent cook times as compared to grill or stovetop cooking.
Easy cleanup.

With the upcoming summer holidays, here is a dish that can be made ahead that results in succulent and tasty chicken. No need to watch it on the grill or worry about it overcooking or have the fear of undercooking.

Tandoori Chicken sliced on white platter with bowl of red onion, and raita

Tips to make the best Tandoori Chicken Lettuce Wraps:

Pat dry chicken with a paper towel before marinating
Using plain, full-fat yogurt for marinating
Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, if using chicken breasts
Marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes, if using chicken thighs
For an authentic taste, use fresh garam masala
For the bright orange hue without adding extra heat use Kashmiri red chili powder
Use fresh ginger and garlic
Using Boston lettuce or iceberg lettuce to assemble the wraps
Use greek yogurt or plain yogurt for the raita
In addition, to red onions, add your favorite crunchy toppings while serving

Step-by-step Tandoori Chicken Lettuce Wraps

First, marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes. If, using chicken breasts, marinate them for 2 hours or overnight. Then, make 3 to 4 small horizontal slits for each chicken piece. This will allow the marinade to reach inside the chicken. Then, apply salt and lemon juice to the chicken. Next, whisk the yogurt and add all the spices, ginger, and garlic mixing well in a small bowl. Now, spread the marinade evenly on both sides of the chicken (photos 1 - 4).

steps showing how to make Chicken Tandoori marinade

Then, add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert. Now, place the trivet in the pot and place the marinated chicken on the trivet. Apply, oil on top of the chicken with a small spoon or brush. In addition, it is ok to layer chicken if doubling the recipe (photos 5 - 6).

trivet with marinated tandoori chicken in Instant Pot

Now, close the Instant Pot lid and Pressure cook for 8 minutes followed by 10 minutes natural pressure release. While, the chicken is cooking, rinse and dry the lettuce. Carefully, cut the bottom stem and peel 10 to 12 outer leaf layers of the lettuce. Then, set aside.
Now, prepare the raita by mixing peeled and grated cucumbers in whisked greek yogurt. Next, stir in salt and cumin powder. Then, garnish with cilantro (photos 7 - 8).

steps showing how to make cucumber raita

Open the Instant Pot and carefully take out the cooked chicken. Cut into bite-sized pieces (photos 9 - 10).

photos showing cooked tandoori chicken and cucumber raita

Lastly, assemble the wraps, place 3-4 pieces of chicken over the lettuce, drizzle cucumber raita, and top with thinly sliced red onions.

Tandoori Chicken Lettuce Wraps on white platter with lemon wedges

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Author: Archana

Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.

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Tandoori Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Why we love Instant Pot Chicken

Tips to make the best Tandoori Chicken Lettuce Wraps:

Step-by-step Tandoori Chicken Lettuce Wraps