High-Protein BBQ Chicken Wraps (Print)

BBQ-seasoned chicken breast paired with crisp lettuce and a tangy slaw for a light, portable meal.

# Components:

→ 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

→ Wraps

18 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine hearts

# Directions:

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 baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove 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 green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, and green onions. In a 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. 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 pack for meal prep.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each bite delivers 29g of protein that actually keeps you full, not just satisfied for an hour.
  • The slaw stays crisp and tangy even when packed separately, making it genuinely portable for busy days.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble in seconds, turning lunch into something you actually want to eat.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting period after baking—rushing straight to slicing releases all the juices and leaves you with dry chicken that no sauce can fix.
  • Store the components separately if meal prepping; the lettuce gets soggy and the slaw loses its crunch if they sit together for more than a few hours.
03 -
  • Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness before seasoning so they cook uniformly and stay tender instead of drying out on the edges.
  • Make the slaw dressing hours ahead if you can; the flavors meld and deepen, making day-three lunch taste better than day-one breakfast.
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