To make the Chicken Tzatziki Wraps recipe more Weight Watchers-friendly, we’ll adjust the ingredients and provide SmartPoints information where applicable. Here’s the modified version:
Weight Watchers-Friendly Chicken Tzatziki Wraps
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Wraps:
- 4 whole-wheat wraps
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
- A handful of fresh mint leaves
- 100g reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
For the Tzatziki:
- 200g fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Rest and slice.
Step 2: Make the Tzatziki Sauce
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Wraps
- Warm whole-wheat wraps according to package instructions.
- Divide sliced chicken, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mint leaves, and feta cheese among the wraps.
- Drizzle each wrap with tzatziki sauce.
SmartPoints Information:
- Chicken breasts (4 oz): 0 SmartPoints
- Olive oil (1 tbsp): 4 SmartPoints
- Whole-wheat wrap (1 wrap): 2 SmartPoints
- Red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mint leaves: 0 SmartPoints
- Reduced-fat feta cheese (25g): 1 SmartPoint
- Fat-free Greek yogurt (per 100g): 0 SmartPoints
- Olive oil (1 tbsp): 4 SmartPoints
- Lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper: 0 SmartPoints
Total SmartPoints per wrap: Approximately 7 SmartPoints (may vary based on specific brands and measurements).
Helpful Tips:
- Marinate chicken in advance for deeper flavor.
- Chill tzatziki sauce before serving for better flavor melding.
- Squeeze excess water from grated cucumber to avoid a watery tzatziki.
Storage and Reheating Tips:
- Store leftovers separately and reheat chicken and wraps as needed.
- Enjoy these wraps as a flavorful, satisfying meal option within your Points budget.