High-Protein BBQ Chicken Wraps (Printable Version)

Juicy BBQ chicken wrapped in fresh lettuce and topped with crunchy tangy slaw for a filling, healthy meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - 3 tbsp sugar-free BBQ sauce

→ Slaw

09 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
10 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
13 - 2 tbsp nonfat Greek yogurt
14 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
15 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
16 - 1/2 tsp honey, optional
17 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Wrap

18 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine heart leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss chicken breast with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Place seasoned chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - Toss sliced chicken with sugar-free BBQ sauce until thoroughly coated.
05 - In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions. In a separate small bowl, whisk together nonfat Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey if desired, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
06 - Lay lettuce leaves flat. Divide BBQ chicken among the leaves and top each with a generous spoonful of slaw. Roll or fold lettuce leaves to enclose the filling.
07 - Serve immediately or pack separately for meal prep, assembling just before consumption.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like indulgence but pack nearly 30 grams of protein in each wrap, so your muscles stay happy and you actually stay full.
  • Zero carb guilt here, which means you can eat them guilt-free and still see results without sacrificing flavor or that satisfying crunch.
  • The whole thing comes together faster than deciding what to order for takeout, making them perfect for when life gets too busy for complicated cooking.
02 -
  • Storing everything together makes the lettuce wilt and the slaw gets soggy within hours, but keeping components separate means they stay meal-prep perfect for three to four days in the fridge.
  • Those chicken slices will dry out if you don't rest them after baking, a lesson I learned after cutting into piping hot chicken and watching all the moisture escape into the pan.
03 -
  • A squeeze of fresh lime juice or handful of cilantro added to the slaw at the last second brings a brightness that makes people wonder what restaurant quality ingredient you're hiding.
  • If you have time, lightly char the seasoned chicken in a hot skillet after baking for a minute per side, it adds textural contrast and locks in even more flavor without drying things out.
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