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Another one of my fave meals! It’s my spicy go-to 🔥
Ingredients (Makes 2):
✅️250g diced chicken breast for a complete protein
✅️1 packet of Mediterranean-style roasting vegetables for fibre, micro- and phytonutrients
✅️2 wholemeal tortilla wraps for fibre
✅️30g of grated mature cheddar cheese for calcium and fats
✅️2 tbsp sour cream for fats and flavour
✅️1 tbsp (or less) vegetable oil for cooking the chicken
✅️1 glug of extra virgin olive oil for cooking the roasting vegetables
✅️sea salt for seasoning
✅️black pepper for seasoning
✅️Chilli Explosion seasoning
✅️smoky paprika for seasoning
✅️5 crushed garlic cloves
✅️garlic paste
✅️ginger paste
This meal is a powerhouse for flavour and nutrition! It combines a nourishing blend of lean protein, fibre, fats and polyphenols.
Spices like chilli and cayenne contain capsaicin, a compound that can help increase satiety (feelings of fullness). On top of this, capsaicin-rich spices have anti-inflammatory properties, including potential neuroinflammation🧠.
Nutritional tip: Swap salt for herbs such as parsley or sage, spices, lemon or lime juice to help you reduce your salt intake. This is particularly important if you have hypertension.