For the ideal midday snack assortment, we can’t get enough of a chicken pinwheel paired with tomato and pesto – featuring the ultimate cheese stretch. Now, a chef has revealed his low-carb recipe for this delicious treat.
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When it comes to lunchtime nibbles, nothing quite hits the spot like a succulent chicken pinwheel, teamed up with tangy tomato and pesto – not to mention that oh-so-satisfying cheese pull.
While Brits often scour supermarket aisles for this tasty treat, one culinary whizz has spilled the beans on his low-carb version that's a cinch to whip up. TikTok's own kitchen maestro, Rick Wiggins, known online as @iricksnacks, has dished out his six-ingredient wonder on the platform.
The guru rose to fame on social media by sharing the exact recipes that helped him lose an astonishing 80 pounds while adhering to a low-carb diet. According to Healthline, these diets usually limit the intake of high-carb or sugary items, such as desserts, starches, and processed grains. Keep reading for iRick's delicious pinwheel recipe!
Components
- 1.5oz cream cheese
- One low-carb tortilla
- 1.5tbsp pesto
- ¼ cup shredded chicken (cooked)
- Three tbsp tomatoes (halved)
- ⅓ cup mozzarella (shredded)
- Butter
Approach
- To start making this tasty treat, simply spread the cream cheese and pesto on a tortilla. Then, add the chicken, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
- Next, tightly roll up the tortilla and brush the outside with butter. Cut the rolled tortilla into thick slices - you should get around six pinwheels from this.
- Place the pinwheels into a lined airfryer, and cook at 200°C for around six to eight-minutes. Cool before serving and enjoy!
Concluding his post, iRick expressed his excitement: "This protein-rich keto recipe is not only fast and simple but also incredibly tasty." The video has garnered an impressive 217K likes, with fans flooding the comments to share their joy. One fan remarked: "I tried it, and it stays great for lunch the following day. Definitely a recipe to keep!"
One enthusiastic fan exclaimed, "OMG, I just tried these and they were absolutely incredible!" Another supporter shared, "I prepared this for lunch today and it turned out fantastic!" A fourth follower added, "I really appreciate your videos; cooking can be daunting for many, and your recipes make delicious meals feel achievable."
If you're adhering to a low-carb diet, you might be wondering what snacks are suitable for your meal plan. According to Healthline, a standard low-carb diet typically limits carbohydrate intake to less than 26% of your total daily caloric intake. Navigating snack options can be challenging, but Healthline has compiled a list of foods that fit within this dietary framework. Here are some tasty choices you can include:
Meat: beef, lamb, pork, chicken
Fish: salmon, trout, haddock, tuna
Eggs: whole eggs, egg whites, egg yolks
Non-starchy vegetables: spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, asparagus, tomatoes
Lower carb fruits: oranges, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries
Nuts and seeds: almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, pistachios
High-fat dairy: cheese, butter, heavy cream, Greek yogurt
Fats and oils: lard, avocados, avocado oil, olive oil, coconut oil
