Juicy pan-seared chicken tossed with fresh lime and mint, rolled into whole wheat wraps with crisp cucumber and carrot. A light, healthy 45-minute spring lunch.

Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 25 minutesTotal time: 45 minutesServings: 4 servingsDifficulty: Medium

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These lime and mint chicken wraps pair tender, golden chicken with the bright zip of fresh lime and cool mint for a wrap that tastes like spring. They are quick to put together and make a perfect light lunch or easy dinner.

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1.1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 limes
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 cucumber, cut into thin strips
  • 1 carrot, cut into thin strips

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken breast thinly. Toss with the salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and the juice of half a lime, and marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Toss the chicken with the mint leaves and the remaining lime juice until evenly coated.
  4. Lay out the tortillas, divide the chicken and mint mixture, cucumber, and carrot evenly among them, roll up tightly, and serve.

Tips

  • Add a pinch of chili flakes to the filling for a little heat.
  • Swap the mint for fresh basil for a different aroma.

Nutrition

Calories: about 350 per serving | Protein: 32 g | Carbs: 28 g | Fat: 12 g

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