Hey there! If you need a quick lunch that packs a huge punch of protein, you are in the right spot. Today, we are making an amazing Greek yogurt chicken salad wrap. It is creamy, crunchy, and takes very little time to put together.
When you want to stay on track with your fitness goals, eating plain chicken breast gets boring fast. Mixing things up keeps your meal plan fun. You can also check out other great dinner ideas like this Simple Chicken Adobo: A Taste of the Philippines for Dinner when you have more time to cook.
Why You Will Love This High Protein Wrap
This recipe trades heavy mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt. You still get that rich and creamy texture you love, but with way less fat and a lot more protein. It is light on your stomach, so you will not feel sleepy at your desk afterward.
I make this recipe almost every week because it takes about ten minutes. You can prep the chicken ahead of time, or use leftover rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. It is super simple for busy workdays.
Ingredients Needed
- Two cups of cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- Half a cup of plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
- One celery stalk, finely chopped
- Quarter cup of red onion, minced
- One tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Four large whole wheat tortillas or lettuce wraps
- Optional: fresh dill or parsley for extra flavor
Step By Step Making
1. Grab a large mixing bowl. Add your shredded or diced chicken breast into the bowl.
2. Add the chopped celery and minced red onion to the chicken. The celery adds a nice crunch so do not skip it.
3. Pour in the plain Greek yogurt and the fresh lemon juice.
4. Season everything with a pinch of salt and black pepper. If you like herbs, toss in some chopped dill or parsley right now.
5. Take a large spoon and mix all the ingredients together until the chicken is fully coated in the yogurt sauce.
6. Lay your whole wheat tortillas out on a clean plate or cutting board.
7. Divide the chicken salad mixture evenly among the tortillas, placing it right in the center.
8. Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll it up tightly like a burrito.
9. Cut each wrap in half with a sharp knife and serve immediately, or pack it in a container for later.
Nutritional Value
Eating healthy is much easier when you know what is on your plate. Here is the breakdown for one large wrap using whole wheat tortillas and non-fat Greek yogurt:
- Protein: 38 grams
- Calories: 340
- Carbs: 28 grams
- Fat: 7 grams
This macro split makes it a fantastic meal for anyone trying to build muscle or lose fat. You get a massive amount of protein without consuming too many extra calories.
Health Benefits
Protein is the main building block your body uses to repair and grow muscle tissue after a tough workout. When you lift weights or do cardio, your muscle fibers get tiny tears. Eating high protein meals helps those fibers heal stronger.
Using Greek yogurt instead of regular mayo adds a ton of calcium and probiotics to your diet. Calcium keeps your bones strong, and probiotics help your gut stay healthy. Whole wheat tortillas also give you slow digesting carbs, which keep your energy levels steady all afternoon.
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