Lettuce Wrapped Fajitas

By TrooFoods, published 2021-10-06 9:25:03.

Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 4 tblspn olive oil
• 20g fresh coriander chopped + more for serving
• Juice from 2 limes divided
• 2 medium chicken breasts cut into 2cm chunks
• 4 medium red peppers thinly sliced into strips
• 1 medium red onion thinly sliced into strips
• 1 Iceberg lettuce (romaine works too)
• sliced avocado and lime wedges for serving

• FAJITA SEASONING:

  2 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method

1. In a small jar, combine the ingredients for the seasoning. Seal and shake well. In a large resealable bag, combine 2 tblspn of olive oil, lime juice and 4 tsp of the fajita seasoning. Add the chicken to the bag, shake and seal. Leave to marinate.
2. Slice the the onions and peppers. Heat 1 tblspn olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, add the peppers and sprinkle with the rest of the fajita seasoning. Cook for about 3-6 minutes to your desired softness. Transfer and set aside on a plate.
3. Melt remainingoil in the pan and brown the chicken. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until cooked through. Add the vegetables back to the pan until heated through. Assemble lettuce wraps by placing a spoonful of chicken/vegetable filling into the center of each leaf. Top with avocado, lime wedges, coriander and your favourite toppings.