'Creamy' chicken wrap is the perfect post-gym meal - and it’s guilt-free

08 January 2024 , 12:00

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Chicken wraps are a rice source of protein (Image: Getty Images)

As we make our way through January, many Brits are focusing on health and fitness in a bid to shift those festive pounds, but it can be difficult to rustle up simple guilt-free recipes.

In fact, recent YouGov data on New Years' resolutions has revealed that 56 percent of Brits will prioritise doing more exercise or improving physical fitness, meanwhile 45 percent want to lose weight. When it comes to post-workout meals, chicken is a preferred choice because it is a source of protein, which is essential for muscle repair and immune function.

The meat is often paired with rice, but fitness expert Ellena Hoad has revealed her high-protein creamy chicken wrap recipe, which boasts just 395 calories per portion. The health guru, who goes by @ellena_fit online, kicked off the TikTok video with mouthwatering footage of the delicious dish. She then shared the simple steps, which can be found below.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 340g chicken
• 60g cheddar
• 100g Philadelphia cream cheese (or equivalent)
• 30g sour cream
• Four wraps
• Low calorie oil
• Fajita seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• Spinach
• Sweetcorn
• Black beans
• Lime juice

Method

• To start making this healthy lunch, simply place the chicken in a bowl and generously coat with the fajita seasoning. Then add salt and pepper.
• In a frying pan, spray the oil and add the chicken, keep turning until the meat is cooked through. Then, shred the chicken and place it in a large bowl, along with the spinach, sweetcorn, black beans, cheddar, lime juice, cream cheese, and sour cream.
• Mix the ingredients together until fully combined. Then add the filling into the wraps, making sure they're folded securely. Place each wrap under a grill for around two to three-minutes, until crispy on each side. Once ready, cut in half and serve!

The tasty snack boasts just 395 calories (ellena_fit/Tik Tok)

Followers flocked to the comments section to share their reaction to the healthy hack, as one user gushed: "Just made this for my lunches this week so I had to taste it after I put everything together… IT IS SO GOOD! Thank you so much!” Another penned: "This looks AMAZING."

A third asked: "Does it matter if the wraps are white? Is wholemeal better?" To which Ellena responded: "No not at all." While a fourth informed: "YUM! And if you wanted a lower calorie option you could do without the tortillas, or over a bed of more spinach/lettuce!"

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