Dietary Curiosity
Chili peppers are not only a popular spice for adding heat to dishes, but they also come with impressive health benefits. One of the key compounds in chili, capsaicin, has been shown to boost metabolism and aid in weight loss by increasing the body’s heat production and energy expenditure. Additionally, capsaicin has anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce pain by desensitizing pain receptors over time. Eating chili peppers may also promote heart health by improving blood flow and reducing cholesterol levels. So, adding a bit of spice to your meals can contribute to both flavor and health.
Ingredients
Chicken
600 gram
Garlic
20 gram
Cherry tomatoes
210 gram
Olive oli
10 gram
Lemon juice
Half lemon
Tortilla
183 gram
Lettuce
Up to you
Red onion
30 gram
Natural yoghurt
150 gram
Light mayonnaise
100 gram
Oregano, Sweet paprika, Cinnamon, Chili, Marjorma, Pepper, Salt
Pinches
Recipe
Stuffing
- Cut the chicken into smaller pieces. Add oregano, sweet pepper, cinnamon, chili, salt, pepper, lemon juice and garlic. Set aside the marinated chicken for 10 minutes.
- Heat a pan with olive oil. Add the marinated chicken to the heated olive oil and fry until golden brown.
- Cut the lettuce, red onion and tomatoes into small pieces.
Sauce
- Cut the garlic into small pieces.
- Mix garlic, marjoram, natural yogurt and mayonnaise together to obtain garlic sauce.
Tortilla
- Prepare 3 tortillas.
- Place chopped lettuce in the center of each pancake.
- Add tomatoes and baked chicken to the lettuce.
- Sprinkle the prepared ingredients over the onion and add the garlic sauce on top.
- Roll everything into a cake and fry it in a pan so that the tortilla does not fall apart.
Tips
- Eat the dish cold! For example, prepare it for take away to work.
- Watch the recipe on YouTube to see how I wrap the tortilla.
- Prepare sauce the day before and put it into the fridge for a night to get better taste.
Nutrition Values (1 portion)
650 kcal
Carbs: 42 g, Protein: 53 g, Fats: 29 g
