High-Protein BBQ Chicken Wraps (Printable Version)

BBQ-seasoned chicken breast paired with fresh lettuce and crunchy slaw for a satisfying, low-carb dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from oven and let 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 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. Divide BBQ chicken among the leaves and top each with a generous spoonful of slaw. Roll or fold lettuce leaves to enclose the filling.
07 - Serve immediately or pack for meal prep.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent (hello, smoky BBQ flavor) but keeps you full for hours with serious protein.
  • You can prep everything ahead and actually enjoy assembling it fresh, which sounds weird but changes everything about how food tastes.
  • No guilt, no bloating, just crisp lettuce and chicken that actually makes you crave lunch the next day.
02 -
  • Do not assemble these ahead of time if you want them to taste amazing—the lettuce will wilt and turn sad within an hour, but if you prep each component separately, they'll keep for three days and you can build them fresh each time.
  • That 5-minute rest for the chicken is not optional; it's the difference between meat that stays juicy and meat that squeezes out all its moisture the second you bite into it.
03 -
  • If your chicken is thicker than an inch, butterfly it or pound it slightly before seasoning so it cooks evenly and stays moist—dry spots are the enemy here.
  • That apple cider vinegar in the slaw dressing is essential; it's what keeps everything tasting bright after days in the fridge while other components fade.
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