Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps

Name: Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), thinly sliced; 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 heads butter lettuce or romaine hearts, leaves separated; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup fresh salsa or pico de gallo

Sizzling fajita-seasoned chicken strips with colorful bell peppers and onions served in crisp butter lettuce cups for a low-carb twist on the classic Tex-Mex favorite.

35 minEasyServes 4300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 bell peppers (mixed colors), thinly sliced
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 heads butter lettuce or romaine hearts, leaves separated
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh salsa or pico de gallo

Instructions

1

In a bowl, toss 1.5 lbs thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 2-3 minutes until seared, then stir and continue cooking until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 5-6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
3

In the same skillet, add 2 thinly sliced bell peppers (mixed colors) and 1 thinly sliced yellow onion. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred, about 4-5 minutes.
4

Return the chicken to the skillet. Add 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and toss everything together. Cook for 1 more minute.
5

Arrange 2 heads leaves separated butter lettuce or romaine hearts on a large platter or individual plates. Spoon the chicken and pepper mixture into each cup.
6

Top each wrap with 1 sliced ripe avocado, 1/2 cup fresh salsa or pico de gallo, and 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps?

Sizzling fajita-seasoned chicken strips with colorful bell peppers and onions served in crisp butter lettuce cups for a low-carb twist on the classic Tex-Mex favorite. This reference files it under Mexican dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps reach?

For Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps uses 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced.

Can I make Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps comes from 2 tsp chili powder. For a milder plate, halve the chili powder; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps keto-friendly?

A serving of Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 10 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

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