Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

These Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a healthy and delicious option for a light lunch or dinner. Tender chicken breast is marinated in a flavorful pesto sauce, then grilled to perfection. The chicken is then wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and topped with fresh tomatoes and creamy avocado. These wraps are packed with protein and nutrients, making them a satisfying and nutritious meal. They are also low in carbs and gluten-free, making them suitable for those following a keto or paleo diet.

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Ingredients for Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

  • 1/4 Chicken Breasts
  • 0.03 cup Pesto Sauce
  • 1 Large Lettuce Leaves
  • 0.13 Tomato, Sliced
  • 0.13 Avocado, Sliced

Directions: Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a bowl, combine chicken breast with pesto sauce and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • STEP 2.Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • STEP 3.Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
  • STEP 4.Take a lettuce leaf and place a few slices of chicken on top. Add sliced tomatoes and avocado.
  • STEP 5.Roll up the lettuce leaf tightly, tucking in the sides as you go. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  • STEP 6.Repeat with the remaining lettuce leaves and filling. Serve the lettuce wraps as a light and healthy meal.

Cooking Tips

  • You can use store-bought pesto sauce or make your own using fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Feel free to add other toppings to the lettuce wraps, such as sliced red onions, bell peppers, or shredded cheese.

Storage and Serving

  • These lettuce wraps are best served fresh, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • To serve, simply remove the toothpicks and enjoy the wraps cold or slightly warmed in the microwave.
  • These wraps make a great portable lunch option. Pack them in a lunchbox with some extra veggies and a side of dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
value
88
calories per serving
4 g Fat10 g Protein2 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    4g
  • Protein
    10g
  • Carbs
    2g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    2g
  • Protein
    10g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    4g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    15mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    670mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    4mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    21mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    21mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    21mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    92mg
  • Selenium
    8mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp