Hot & Cheesy Chicken Wraps

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken, cut into long thick slices (finger size)
Sliced Jalapeno Pepper from a Jar (21 slices) and 1 tbsp of juice
2-3 tbsp finely diced onion (negligible carbs)
1/2 Cup Finely Shredded Cheddar/Monteray Jack Cheese Seasonings: Salt & Pepper to Taste,1/2 tsp poultry seasoning or Mrs. Dash Table Blend
Iceberg Lettuce Leaves (Large pieces to be used as a wrap)
1 tbsp of olive oil
2 tbsp of water

In a pan heat olive oil over med heat, add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add chicken and sprinkle with seasonings, cook 2 minutes uncovered while stirring, add 2 tbsp of water and cook covered an additional 7-10 minutes or until chicken is done in inside, stirring occasionally. Remove lid and allow most of juice to evaporate. Add about 10 of the Jalapeno pepper rings and 1 tbsp of the juice and stir. Remove from heat and top with remaining jalapenos and 1/2 cup of cheese allowing it to melt. Take large pieces of lettuce and using it like a wrap, fill it with 1/3 of the chicken recipe. Fold closed and serve. Can serve with a side of ranch - don't forget to add those carbs to the total below though.

Recipe makes 3 servings.
Total Carbs = 5; Carbs per serving about 2

I adapted this recipe from a favorite family restaurant in town - they serve chicken like this in a piece of soft flatbread with lettuce, tomato and a side of ranch. Divine!

When you're able to have more carbs, try this with a low carb tortilla or wrap. Sounds great!

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Nita

This sounds like a great recipe to adapt for left-over chicken or turkey too. Thanks for posting.

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Henry

Sounds delicious! I'll probably use the lettuce wraps, since I haven't found a low carb tortilla or wrap that was friendly enough to my BGL's.

Thanks, Slimmer!

(BTW, I find that the outer leaves of Romain lettuce is great for things like this, too - I use them for BLT's & tuna salad "sandwiches." The rib part of the leaf, keeps it nice & stiff, and the softer part of the leaf wraps around the contents nicely.)

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Hey Maggie and Gang,

The Romaine Lettuce leaves sounds great - can't wait to try it! Thanks for all the great tips and support, they really keep me on the right track!

Karen

this recipe is in our recipe database now, so if some makes does more complete nutritionals or makes it and has a digital camera nearby to snap a photo, would you be so kind as to give me a holler so i can add it? i want to build that part of our site as time goes on and i LOVE pix of the recipes.

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