Lunch-Time Chicken Wrap
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Packed with flavour, easy to prep, no fork required.
Protein per wrap: ~35g
(depending on size and ingredients)
Ingredients (makes 2 wraps):
200g cooked chicken breast (shredded or sliced)
2 wholemeal wraps or protein wraps (Next recipe, how to make your own high protein wraps)
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
Purple cabbage shredded
1 tsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
Pinch of chilli powder (optional)
2 tbsp low fat Greek yoghurt (for spread)
30g grated cheddar
Optional: jalapeños, mint, fresh coriander, squeeze of lime
⏱️ Quick Method:
Stir fry the veg:
In a pan, heat olive oil and cook the sliced peppers and onion for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add spices and stir for another minute.Warm the chicken:
Add the cooked chicken to the pan just to warm it through with the spices.Build your wraps:
Spread yoghurt on the base of the wrap. Add the chicken & veg. Sprinkle cheese on top and any extras (like jalapeños, chilli flakes or lime).Wrap it up:
Roll into a burrito-style wrap.Pack & go:
Wrap in foil or a lunchbox. Eat cold or microwave for 1-2 minutes at lunch.
Variations:
Swap chicken for smoked tofu or grilled halloumi for a veggie version.
Use turkey mince or steak strips if you want to mix it up.
Add cooked quinoa or black beans if you want extra fibre and protein.