Chicken Taco Wraps

Good Morning! I have something to admit: I had McDonald’s for breakfast. Oh the shame. Shameful, you’re asking? Why is it so shameful to eat McDonald’s for breakfast? Well, for me, when I crave something it is very difficult for me to stop thinking about it. For instance, last night I decided I wanted McDonald’s for breakfast and I have been thinking about it since then. I usually go through a crazy routine before I go to a fast food restaurant; there is a ton of thought going into it, mainly it has to do the calories and my weight. I’m obsessed with not gaining weight, but it’s because I have come so far from my almost 300 pound body. Yes, you read that right, at one point in my life I weighed almost 300 pounds. Now I weigh a perfect 120 and there is no way that I am not going to fight to keep my weight right where it is!

So, you see, eating McDonald’s almost always results in an instant feeling of regret. I mean, how could a process that includes talking myself into eating it not result in a feeling of regret. However, I am a firm believer in eating anything you want with restraint and moderation. It is okay to eat the not-so-good things every once in a while. For instance, one day a month I give myself permission to eat McDonald’s breakfast. That is not so bad, right? I do not eat there for any other meal and I allocate only one day each month. I have come a far way – I used to eat it once or twice a day on most days. I was a sucker [and still am] for fast foods; however, I did not restrain myself back in those days! My guilt and regret and my need to stay thin really controls my brain most days! I do have a healthier version of my beloved Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Biscuit. You can find it here! Be strong and go with this recipe and not the drive-thru!  

Now that I’ve had a moment to vent about my healthy and unhealthy eating habits, I feel the need to give you a healthier alternative for lunch or dinner tonight. Several weeks ago a friend of mine, Chad, told me about this amazing taco wrap he was having for dinner and I wanted to have one instantly [see my food obsession goes far beyond McDonald’s]. So today I have a Grilled Chicken Taco Wrap that will please everybody in your house!

Here is what you will need:

• 1 piece grilled chicken, sliced or cut into chunks
• 1 jar taco sauce                                        
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• Hint of Jalapeno Tortilla Chips
• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Nacho/Taco Cheese, shredded
• Corn Tortilla Shells

Directions:

• In a large skillet, take the already grilled & sliced chicken and add the first five ingredients until thoroughly coated

• Preheat your George Foreman Grill
• On your tortilla, crumple one or two chips then layer lettuce, tomato, chicken, and cheese

• Fold the ends under and roll the tortilla to ensure that none of the filling will come out

• Place your taco wrap on your George Foreman and close the top and heat the taco wrap until it has those awesome little charred marks on each side; approximately 5 to 6 minutes

This meal is incredibly easy to whip together. Nick and I had a leftover piece of grilled chicken and I decided to use this chicken for our taco wraps and our taco salad. One little piece of chicken fed us for two meals – INCREDIBLE! I really love tacos so this adaptation seemed like a great way to change the age old favorite up a bit; Nick loved it, so I know it was a success! Try it soon!

I hope you all enjoy!!

Until Next Time,

Happy Taco Wrappin’ 

Comments

[basilmomma]

I feel you there! Well, not the McD's part, but the afraid to eat this or that part. You know about me (I had over 340 lbs. of junk in the trunk) so when I got to my sweet goal weight last summer I ate like a rabbit and worked out like Jane Fonda. Alas, it didn't last because when I had surgery in January I gained 30 lbs back! Gag, so now I am back to eating like a normal person who is dieting should and exercising again. BUT, I do have little bits of what I want when I want it. I just remember that is 20 more minutes on the elliptical. Someday this cycle will end......

Great taco wrap! Looks good!!