Paleo Chicken Pesto Wrap

Elevate your lunch game with these vibrant Paleo Chicken Pesto Wraps, a satisfying and wholesome meal bursting with fresh flavors! Juicy grilled chicken is paired with a bright homemade basil pesto, creamy avocado slices, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a low-carb, gluten-free alternative to traditional wraps. Perfect for paleo enthusiasts and health-conscious eaters, this recipe combines zesty lemon juice, garlic, and nutritional yeast with pine nuts for a dairy-free pesto that's both rich and flavorful. Ready in just 35 minutes, these wraps make a quick, nutrient-packed solution for busy days and are perfect for meal prepping or light, refreshing dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup pine nuts
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 6 pieces large lettuce leaves (such as romaine or butter lettuce)
• 1 piece avocado
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Drizzle the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 3

Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and grilled marks appear. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the grill, allow to rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Blend until smooth to create pesto. Season with additional salt if needed.

Step 6

Lay out the lettuce leaves. Spread about a tablespoon of pesto over each leaf.

Step 7

Divide the sliced chicken evenly among the leaves, placing them on top of the pesto.

Step 8

Slice the avocado, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Evenly distribute the avocado slices and cherry tomato halves over the chicken in each wrap.

Step 9

Gently fold the sides of the lettuce leaves to encase the filling and enjoy your Paleo Chicken Pesto Wrap immediately!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(880.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1403.6

Total Fat 86.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 1482.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 8.1g
Protein 125.9g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 208.0mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 2930.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.7%

Protein: 35.4%

Carbs: 10.0%