For the perfect midday ‘picky’ bits, we are obsessed with a chicken pinwheel with a side of tomato and pesto – complete with the ultimate cheese pull. And now one chef has shared his low carb recipe
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 shot to social media stardom by posting the very recipes that saw him shed an impressive 80lbs, sticking to a low-carb diet. Healthline notes that such diets typically cut down on high-carb or sugary foods like sweets, starches, and refined grains. Scroll down for iRick’s mouthwatering pinwheel recipe.
Ingredients
- 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
Method
- 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!
Wrapping up his post, iRick enthused: “This protein packed keto recipe is quick, easy and so delicious.” The clip has racked up a whopping 217K likes, with fans swarming the comments to express their delight. One enthusiast wrote: “Made it, and it holds up for lunch the next day. A keeper.”
Another was over the moon, saying: “Omg, just made these and my eyes rolled back… sooo good.” Yet another fan applauded: “I just make this for lunch today and it come out amazing.” And a fourth chimed in: “I love your videos because meal making can be overwhelming for some and these make good meals feel obtainable.”
So, what can you munch on when you’re following a low-carb regime? Healthline explains that a typical low carb diet usually consists of less than 26 percent of total daily calories from carbs. It can be tricky to know what to munch on when following a low carb diet, but the health site has listed the foods you can enjoy. These 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
