Chalupas done my way

Russellb97 · May 2012

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Metabolism Boosting! - Spike Chalupas
I've created a much healthier version of one of my all-time favorite fast foods, a Chalupa! Chalupa's are fried tacos that are delicious but extremely high in "bad calories". Using two of my Spike Life grocery staples, Joesph's Pitas and coconut oil, I've been able to satisfy my need to run for the border while making it a very healthy and metabolism boosting meal. The "Spike Chalupa" shell is great with low-fat taco meat, grilled chicken, and as a fried deli sandwich.

The Spike Chalupa

Ingredients:

2 Joesph's Flax Pitas
1 Tbsp expelled pressed coconut oil
4 oz of pre-grilled southwestern style chicken strips
1 Reduced fat cheese stick

Directions:

Cook chicken as per the directions on box
Rip the cheese stick into two halves
Place each cheese stick on top of the two pitas
Warm pitas and cheese sticks in microwave for 25 seconds
Add coconut oil to frying pan on medium heat
Put chicken in each pita and fold in half
(you can add your own extras like; lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, salsa, etc. Remember to count the calories)
When coconut oil is hot (about 2-3 minutes) add the pitas on the pan and fry
Make sure to move the pitas in the oil to coat the each side
Fry each side about 2 minutes.
It's best to fry slow to get them golden brown, check each side as they fry
When done allow them to cool for a few minutes as they can be very hot
Enjoy

Nutrition Info:
(Per Chalupa - Recipe makes 2)
220 calories
11 grams of fat (about 6-7 grams of MCT's)
18 grams of carbohydrates
8 grams of fiber
22 grams of protein

Metabolism Boosting!

Medium-Chain-Triglycerides - about 2/3 of the fat grams are in the form of MCT's. These fats cannot be stored as body-fat and can actually increase metabolism.
High protein meal boosts metabolism through it's thermic effect (TEF)
High fiber also boosts metabolism and makes us feel fuller longer.