Couscous, chickpeas and olives give this chicken wrap a healthy, flavorful boost. Packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats, this heart healthy chicken recipe is a balanced and filling option that fits into the Mediterranean diet.
This Mediterranean chicken wrap is full of nutritious ingredients, including high-protein chicken breast, fiber-rich chickpeas and healthy fats from walnuts and olive oil. The savory and tangy flavors of garlic, lemon juice and olives make for a delicious flavor combination for this chicken sandwich recipe - and with 34 grams of protein per serving, this wrap is both tasty and satisfying.
This Mediterranean–inspired wrap is the perfect recipe for leftover chicken and it’s so easy to make. In one bowl, mix cooked couscous with garlic, oil, lemon juice and seasonings. In another bowl, mix already cooked chicken with the remaining lemon juice, chickpeas, vegetables, grapes and walnuts. Spread both mixtures on whole wheat tortillas, and enjoy! It really is that easy!
Couscous is good for the heart, especially if you use whole wheat couscous like in this recipe. It’s low in fat, cholesterol-free and full of healthy carbs and fiber. By pairing couscous with fresh vegetables and lean protein like chicken, it turns this delicious wrap into a heart healthy lunch that will keep you satisfied for hours.
This wrap is a great way to utilize ingredients commonly consumed when following the Mediterranean Diet, which has been rated as one of the healthiest diets in the world. The Mediterranean Diet focuses on eating primarily fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats like olive oil. It also limits foods known to not be healthy, such as processed foods and those with a lot of saturated fat and added sugar.
Recipe yields 4 servings
In a small bowl, combine cooked couscous with garlic, oil, parsley, tarragon, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice and salt. In another bowl, toss chicken, remaining 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, chickpeas, olives if using, walnuts, scallions and grapes. Season with black pepper to taste.
Spread equal portions of couscous mixture on the bottom half of each tortilla, leaving room around the edges. Top with the chicken mixture and arugula. Fold the side and bottom edges of each tortilla toward the middle over the filling, then roll to close the wrap.
If you enjoy chicken recipes for lunch, try making some of our other healthy options, such as this Chicken Avocado Wrap, Curry Chicken Salad Wrap or Buffalo Chicken and Spinach Wrap. And if you’re interested in cooking following the principles of the Mediterranean diet, here are 12 easy Mediterranean diet recipes worth trying.