High-Protein BBQ Chicken Wraps (Printable Version)

Tender BBQ chicken and crunchy slaw wrapped in fresh lettuce for a flavorful, high-protein meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
07 - 0.25 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 nonfat Greek yogurt
14 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
15 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
16 - 0.5 teaspoon honey, optional
17 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Wraps

18 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine hearts

# Steps:

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 baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until cooked through with internal temperature reaching 165°F. Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - Toss sliced chicken with sugar-free BBQ sauce until well coated.
05 - In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions. In a separate small 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 on a clean surface. Divide BBQ chicken among the leaves and top each with a generous spoonful of slaw.
07 - Roll or fold lettuce leaves to enclose the filling. Serve immediately or pack for meal prep.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein (29g per serving) to keep you satisfied longer
  • Low-carb and gluten-free for those with dietary restrictions
  • Ready in just 35 minutes for a quick weeknight meal
  • Perfect for meal prep – components store well separately
  • Customizable with various toppings and flavors
02 -
  • For meal prep, store the chicken, slaw, and lettuce leaves separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days
  • Pat dry your lettuce leaves before assembling to prevent soggy wraps
  • Slightly warm the chicken before serving for the best flavor contrast with the cold slaw
  • Add fresh herbs like cilantro or mint to brighten the flavor profile
  • If using romaine instead of butter lettuce, remove the tough white stem portion for easier folding
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