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:

  1. 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.

  2. Warm the chicken:
    Add the cooked chicken to the pan just to warm it through with the spices.

  3. 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).

  4. Wrap it up:
    Roll into a burrito-style wrap.

  5. 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.

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