Healthy snack-- Lettuce wraps with peach and chicken salsa

These wraps are so yummy, you will keep asking for more.

Are you looking for an exciting new chicken recipe? This one by nutritionist Urvashi Sawhney can be a cinch to prepare and still taste amazing. The sour lime juice, sweet peaches, and the spicy jalapenos add tons of flavour to this mini wrap. These yummy lettuce wraps are an ideal snack that will drive away your hunger, reenergize you and satiate you. You can have them for your lunch or even as an evening snack.

When it comes to the health benefits, the bright red peaches are loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C which will help boost your immune system. The capsaicin in jalapenos helps in boosting metabolism and aiding in weight loss. In fact, many weight loss supplements and pills contain capsaicin. Go natural and add different types of peppers to your recipes like this one. And again, if you are trying to get into shape, the lime juice added in this recipe can be an ideal ingredient. You may also want to try this grilled chicken salad.

This recipe requires a few ingredients and is relatively simple to prepare. Here s how you can prepare it.

You will need:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 thinly sliced peaches
• teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
• cup thinly sliced red onion
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• Cilantro to garnish
• Pinch of black pepper
• Sea salt to taste

Method:

• In a bowl whisk, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, two tablespoons lime juice and teaspoon smoked paprika.
• Then season with a litter black pepper and sea salt.
• Then add cup thinly sliced red onion, three thinly sliced peaches and one tablespoon minced jalapeno.
• Finally, add the two cups cooked shredded chicken and toss all the ingredients well.
• Then divide the mixture among eight lettuce leaves such that it looks like a lettuce wrap and then garnish with cilantro.

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