Thursday, October 20, 2022

High Protein, Low Carb Chicken Salad Wrap

EASY! Let getting more protein and sticking to your low carb lifestyle be EASY!! But also, delicious! The perfect high protein lunch that is low carb and can be meal prepped ahead! 
Make this your own, wrap it up with lettuce and tomato, bacon, or whatever you feel like eating to satisfy your hunger!

High Protein Chicken Salad- Serves 1

4 oz of cooked chicken, chopped
2-3 Tbsp Mayo
1/4 cup slivered almonds
Sprinkled to taste: onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and adjust seasoning and mayo to your taste. 


For a high protein lunch of 55g of protein put the chicken salad in a Mission Carb Balance Tortilla, add 2 slices of cheese and roll it up! 


LOW CARB Jalapeño Popper Chicken

 The perfect low carb, high protein dinner OR meal prep! Easy to make and absolutely delicious! 
I like to serve this along side some roasted vegetables! Watch the video above to see exactly how I made it.

Jalapeño Popper Chicken- Serves 4 

2 chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
Seasoning for the chicken: salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder
olive oil 

For the Filling:
4 oz whipped cream cheese (plain or chive flavor)
1/2 cup pickled jalapeños 
3 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 Tbsp of juice from the pickled jalapeño jar
sprinkle of pepper
salt to taste

Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. 
Heat up a large skillet over medium high heat and sauce the chicken in olive oil about 6 minutes per side until fully cooked. 

While the chicken is cooking make the filling. Combine all the ingredients and stir until well combined. 
Divide into 4 equal part (1/4 cup each).

Once you chicken is fully cooked transfer to a baking sheet and top each piece of chicken with 1/4 of the filling. Broil for 5-8 minutes watching carefully to not burn the topping. Once it is bubbly and browned you are ready to eat. Enjoy!