Cooking expert iRick Wiggins has taken to social media to share his six-ingredient chicken pinwheel recipe – which is also perfect for anyone looking to lose weight
When it comes to lunchtime nibbles, nothing quite hits the spot like a succulent chicken pinwheel – especially when it’s combined with tangy tomato and pesto.
While many Brits scour supermarket aisles for this tasty treat, one culinary whizz has let us in on his low-carb secret, promising simplicity in every bite. Culinary maestro Rick Wiggins, known as @iricksnacks on TikTok, has become an online sensation after unveiling his six-ingredient wonder.
The chef shot to fame with his drool-worthy recipes that played a pivotal role in his 80lb weight loss journey, all thanks to a low-carb diet regime. Healthline notes that such diets typically cut down on high-carb or sugary foods like confectionery, starchy items, and processed 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 since gone viral, racking up a whopping 217K likes, with fans rushing to the comments to express their delight. One satisfied viewer 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 commented: “I love your videos because meal making can be overwhelming for some and these make good meals feel obtainable.”
