# Barbecued Lettuce Wraps This Recipe Contains BBQ Chicken, Pineapple and Cilantro Yogurt Drizzle By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-05-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lettuce-wraps References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/05/bbq-chicken-and-pineapple-lettuce-wraps-with-cilantro-yogurt-sauce/) Whether you are trying to cut back on carbs or are just looking for a more refreshing way to enjoy barbecue, these [lettuce wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresca-salads-and-wraps) make a tasty summer meal. Created by food blogger Jess from How Sweet It Is, the BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Lettuce Wraps also come topped with a cilantro yogurt sauce. The dish combines saucy [barbecued chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotisserie-seasoned-chicken), caramelized pineapple and crunchy cashews all folded together in a crisp leaf of lettuce. The [sweet and savory wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-burrito-and-bowl) are perfectly complemented by the creamy sauce drizzled on top. Other potential add-ons could include grilled corn, diced red onion, sliced avocado and sliced green onions. The greek yogurt cilantro drizzle is made with greek yogurt, freshly torn cilantro, milk, fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Carb-cutting Meals:** Businesses can explore carb-cutting meal options for fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals who want to enjoy delicious food without compromising their diet. - **Creative Salad Recipes:** Restaurants and food bloggers can offer creative and refreshing salads that utilize unexpected ingredients, like barbecue sauce, to add flavor and excitement to a classic dish. - **Sauce Innovation:** Food manufacturers and chefs can explore creating unique sauce flavors and combinations that can enhance a dish beyond its typical ingredients and flavor profiles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Blogging:** Food bloggers can create recipe content that matches the needs of a modern and health-conscious audience through creative dishes like carb-cutting lettuce wraps topped with unique sauces. - **Quick Service Restaurants:** Fast food chains can offer healthy alternatives like lettuce-wrap burgers with new sauce flavors, as well as incorporating new ingredients such as pineapple for a more refreshing experience. - **Sauce Manufacturing:** Sauce manufacturers can innovate new flavors using a variety of unexpected ingredients that compliment traditional dishes, like cilantro yogurt sauce for chicken wraps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summery BBQ Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-bbq-chicken-salad.md) - [Southwest-Style Caesar Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-chicken-caesar-wrap.md) - [Tropically Flavored BBQ Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luau-bbq-sauce.md) - [Summer-Inspired Sandwich Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-pickles-wraps.md) - [Honey Mustard Chicken Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-mustard-chicken-wrap.md) - [Sugar-Free BBQ Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-honey-bbq-sauce.md) - [Portable Chicken Salad Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-salad-wraps.md) - [Flavorful Ranch-Based Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-it-up.md) - [Flavorful Fried Chicken Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chicken-wrap.md)