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Wednesday, 11th September 2024
High Protein Chicken Avocado Wrap
By LA Muscle on 11.09.2024 09:29 am
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Ingredients:
- 150g (5.3 oz) grilled chicken breast (cooked, diced or sliced) — 35g protein
- 1 whole wheat tortilla wrap (large) — 6g protein
- 50g (1.8 oz) avocado, mashed — 1g protein
- 50g (1.8 oz) Greek yogurt (non-fat) — 5g protein
- 20g (0.7 oz) shredded cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella) — 5g protein
- 30g (1 oz) baby spinach leaves — 1g protein
- 2 slices of tomato — 0.5g protein
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: hot sauce or mustard for flavor
Total Protein: 53.5g
Nutrition Information (Approximate):
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Protein: 53.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fat: 15g
- Fiber: 8g
Instructions:
- Prepare the Tortilla: Lay the whole wheat tortilla on a flat surface.
- Add Avocado and Yogurt: Spread the mashed avocado and Greek yogurt evenly over the tortilla to create a creamy base.
- Layer the Chicken: Add the diced or sliced grilled chicken breast on top.
- Add Vegetables: Place spinach leaves, tomato slices, and sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the chicken.
- Season and Flavor: Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Add any optional hot sauce or mustard.
- Wrap it Up: Roll the tortilla tightly, tucking in the edges to form a wrap.
- Cut and Serve: Cut the wrap in half and serve immediately.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked or leftover grilled chicken breast.
- For extra flavour, warm the tortilla wrap in a skillet for 1-2 minutes before assembling.
- You can swap the chicken for a plant-based protein like tofu or tempeh to make it vegetarian.
Enjoy!