How to cook Healthy Meals and never run out of ideas.
How to cook Healthy Meals and never run out of ideas. is a easy American recipe that serves 2. 545 calories per serving. Recipe by Ethan Chlebowski on YouTube.
Prep: 21 min | Cook: 8 min | Total: 40 min
Cost: $15.87 total, $7.93 per serving
Ingredients
- 12 g Smoked Paprika (for blackening spice mix)
- 3 g Cayenne Pepper (for blackening spice mix)
- 2 g Dried Thyme (for blackening spice mix)
- 5 g Onion Powder (for blackening spice mix)
- 250 g Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless, trimmed thin)
- 1 tsp Salt (for seasoning chicken and sauce)
- 9 g Olive Oil (divided: 6 g for initial sear, 3 g for finish)
- 2 pieces Flour Tortillas (large (8‑inch) soft tortillas)
- 100 g Non-Fat Greek Yogurt (base for herbed sauce)
- 100 g Low-Fat Sour Cream (adds richness to sauce)
- 5 ml Lemon Juice (juice of about ¼ lemon)
- 1 tsp Dried Dill (for herbed sauce)
- ½ tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper (for herbed sauce)
- 2 large leaves Lettuce Leaves (shredded, for wrap filling)
- 2 slices Tomato (ripe, thinly sliced)
- 30 g Quick Pickled Red Onions (thinly sliced red onion tossed with 30 ml apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, ½ tsp salt; let sit 10 min)
Instructions
Make Blackening Spice Mix
Combine smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, and onion powder in a small bowl; stir until evenly mixed.
Time: PT2M
Prepare and Season Chicken
Trim the chicken breast to an even thickness with a knife, then pat dry. Sprinkle salt on both sides, then liberally coat both sides with the blackening spice mix, pressing gently to adhere.
Time: PT5M
Prepare Herbed Yogurt Sauce
In a mixing bowl combine Greek yogurt, low‑fat sour cream, lemon juice, dried dill, cracked black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Quick Pickle Red Onions (Optional)
Thinly slice a small red onion. Toss with apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let sit while you finish other steps (minimum 10 min).
Time: PT5M
Blacken the Chicken
Heat the carbon steel pan over medium‑high heat. Add 6 g olive oil and let the pan reach about 385°F. Place the seasoned chicken in the pan; cook 3‑4 min without moving to develop a crust. Flip, add remaining 3 g oil, and cook another 3‑4 min. Use a thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 155°F, then remove.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: 385°F
Rest and Slice Chicken
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, let rest 2 min, then slice into thin strips.
Time: PT2M
Warm Tortillas
Place tortillas in a dry skillet over low heat for 30 seconds each side, or microwave covered with a damp paper towel for 15 seconds.
Time: PT2M
Assemble the Wrap
Lay a warmed tortilla flat, spread a generous spoonful of herbed yogurt sauce, add sliced blackened chicken, pickled onions, lettuce, and tomato. Fold the sides and roll tightly.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 545
- Protein
- 40g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 20g
- Fiber
- 5g
Dietary info: High-Protein, Low-Sugar, Contains Gluten
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Last updated: April 7, 2026






