High-Protein BBQ Chicken Lettuce (Print Version)

BBQ chicken breast wrapped in fresh lettuce with a crisp, tangy slaw topping for a light meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - 3 tbsp 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 tbsp fat-free Greek yogurt
14 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
15 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
16 - 1/2 tsp honey, optional
17 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Wraps

18 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine hearts

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine chicken breast with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated on all sides.
03 - Place seasoned chicken on prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
04 - Toss sliced chicken with sugar-free BBQ sauce until thoroughly coated.
05 - While chicken bakes, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, and green onions in a large bowl. 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 on a work surface. Divide BBQ chicken evenly among the leaves and top each with a generous portion of slaw.
07 - Roll or fold lettuce leaves to enclose the filling completely. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep and assemble just before consumption.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The chicken stays juicy when you bake it properly and slice it thin, which changes everything about how satisfying it feels.
  • You can prep the components separately and assemble fresh whenever you want, making boring meal prep actually enjoyable.
  • That slaw dressing uses Greek yogurt instead of mayo, so it tastes indulgent without the heaviness.
02 -
  • Slicing the chicken thin isn't just for looks, it's the difference between it soaking up sauce versus staying dry and sad.
  • Storing each component separately until assembly keeps your lettuce crisp and your slaw crunchy, which is the whole point of meal prepping these.
03 -
  • Check that your BBQ sauce is actually sugar-free by reading the label carefully, because some brands sneak in more than you'd expect.
  • If your chicken feels dry after cooking, you overcooked it slightly, so set a timer for exactly 15 minutes and trust it over guessing.
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