High-Protein BBQ Chicken Wraps (Printable)

BBQ chicken breast wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves, paired with a tangy, crunchy slaw for a healthy meal option.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 3 tablespoons 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 tablespoons fat-free Greek yogurt
14 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
15 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
16 - 1/2 teaspoon honey, optional
17 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Wrap

18 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine hearts

# 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 chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through with internal temperature reaching 165°F. Remove from oven and allow to 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 green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, and green onions. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey if using, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
06 - Lay lettuce leaves flat. Divide BBQ chicken among the leaves, then top each with a generous spoonful of slaw.
07 - Roll or fold lettuce leaves to enclose the filling. Serve immediately or prepare for storage.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein (29g per serving) to keep you satisfied
  • Low-carb and gluten-free for those with dietary restrictions
  • Ready in just 35 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner
  • Perfect for meal prep - components store well separately
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings and spice levels
02 -
  • Pat lettuce leaves dry before using to prevent soggy wraps
  • For meal prep, assemble wraps just before eating
  • Add fresh herbs like cilantro or mint to the slaw for extra flavor
  • Double the recipe to have ready-to-assemble lunches for the entire week
  • If butter lettuce is unavailable, iceberg or romaine hearts make good substitutes
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