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Zesty Healthy Chicken Fajita Lettuce Boats Easy Low-Carb Recipe

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A fresh, flavorful, and light low-carb chicken fajita recipe served in crisp lettuce leaves instead of tortillas, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 head romaine or iceberg lettuce, washed and separated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning mix (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Small handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: diced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken breast, then slice into thin strips about 1/2 inch wide. Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Wash and separate the lettuce leaves, set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to keep crisp.
  2. Make the fajita seasoning by combining 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well.
  3. Marinate the chicken by tossing the sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, half of the fajita seasoning mix, and juice from half a lime. Let sit for at least 5 minutes.
  4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken strips in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Season lightly with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the peppers and onions. Stir together and cook for another 1-2 minutes to meld flavors. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  7. Spoon the warm chicken fajita mixture into individual lettuce leaves. Add optional toppings like avocado, sour cream, or shredded cheese if desired.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 5 minutes to lock in flavor and tenderize. Cook chicken in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan. Chill lettuce leaves beforehand if they feel floppy for sturdier boats. Adjust spice level by adding jalapeños or cayenne pepper. For dairy-free, skip cheese and sour cream or use alternatives.

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