Pulled Chicken and Crisp Apple Wrap
Savory pre-cooked pulled chicken paired with crisp green apple slices and fresh salad greens wrapped in a soft tortilla. A quick, satisfying two-serving lunch with no cooking required.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Laura + Lila
Laura created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Toss the sliced apple in a drop of lemon juice if making ahead to prevent browning.
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Instructions
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Next: Measure and prep your fresh ingredients
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Measure and prep your fresh ingredients
Measure and prep your fresh ingredients: thinly slice the green apple and rinse the mixed salad greens.
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Lay out two whole-wheat tortillas flat on…
Lay out two whole-wheat tortillas flat on a clean cutting board or plate.
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Divide the mixed salad greens evenly across…
Divide the mixed salad greens evenly across the middle of each tortilla.
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Top the greens with the pulled chicken
Top the greens with the pulled chicken, distributing 125g onto each wrap.
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Layer the thin green apple slices evenly…
Layer the thin green apple slices evenly over the chicken.
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Drizzle half a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive…
Drizzle half a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil over the filling of each wrap for smooth moisture and subtle flavor.
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Fold the bottom edge of each tortilla…
Fold the bottom edge of each tortilla over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly into a neat wrap.
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Slice each wrap in half on a…
Slice each wrap in half on a diagonal and serve immediately.
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