Rock your lunch: Asian-inspired sesame chicken wraps

Are tired of the same-old plain chicken wraps with veggies and mustard? Try these tasty Asian-inspired wraps with toasted sesame seeds and water chestnuts—you won't be disappointed!

Prep time: 20 minutes, plus two to three hours marinating time

Cook time: 10 minutes

Serves: 4

• 450 g (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 to 3), pounded to an even 1 cm (0.5 in) thickness
• 150 mL (2/3 c) light sesame-ginger dressing
• 4 whole-wheat lavash, 30 cm (12 in) in diameter
• 500 g (2 c) shredded iceberg lettuce
• 250 g (1 c) shredded carrots
• 250 g (1 c) snow peas, cut lengthwise into thin strips
• 225 g (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained and cut into slivers
• 2 scallions (white and green parts), chopped
• 2 g (1/2 tsp) toasted sesame seeds
• 1 mL (1/4 tsp) toasted sesame oil

1.  Combine the chicken and dressing in a large ziplock bag. Press out the air, seal, and refrigerate for two to three hours.
2. Remove the chicken, put it on a plate, and pour the marinade into a small saucepan. Boil the marinade over medium heat for five minutes. Set marinade aside to cool.
3. Heat a grill or large grill pan to medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until the juices run clear (about three to four minutes per side). Set aside to cool.
4. For each wrap, start about 2.5 centimetres (one inch) up from the bottom of the lavash, and line the bottom third with about 125 grams (1/2 cup) of lettuce. Top with the carrots, snow peas, water chestnuts, scallions, and sesame seeds.
5. Slice the chicken into thin strips and arrange over the filling. Stir the sesame oil into the boiled and cooled marinade. Drizzle about 30 millilitres (two tablespoons) of the mixture over the chicken (adjust to taste).
6. Fold the bottom of the lavash over the filling then fold in about 2.5 centimetres (one inch) of the sides. Roll firmly away from you.
7. Cut each wrap in half on a diagonal.

• 478 calories
• 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat)
• 66 g carbohydrates
• 36 g protein
• 6 g fibre
• 66 mg cholesterol
• 790 mg sodium
• 40 mg calcium

The darker the green is, the more nutrients it contains. Consider using a darker, leafier green instead of the iceberg in this recipe; sure bets are kale, watercress, or even Boston lettuce.

Add a distinctive, Asian flare to your otherwise bland chicken with these sesame chicken wraps—and bring your lunchtime meal to a whole new level!