Chicken Fajita Skillet with Lime Wedges

Quick-cooking chicken strips sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, seasoned with bold spices, perfect for serving in crisp lettuce wraps.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 3
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.11/serving

Dietary

• Keto
• Low-Carb
• Low-Sugar
• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• Paleo
• Whole30

Tags

• quick
• savory
• stir-fry
• healthy
• fresh

Ingredients

• 1.25 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch strips)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
• 0.5 yellow onion (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 head romaine lettuce (leaves separated for wraps)
• 1 lime (cut into wedges, for serving)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to make the fajita seasoning.
2. Pat chicken strips dry and toss with 1 teaspoon of the fajita seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4. Add sliced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and yellow onion to the same skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add the remaining fajita seasoning and cook for 1 minute more, stirring well.
5. Return chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes until chicken is heated through. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
6. Serve the chicken fajita skillet mixture immediately with romaine lettuce leaves for wrapping and lime wedges for squeezing.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 357
• Protein: 45.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 18.5 g
• Fat: 9.8 g
• Fiber: 7.2 g
• Sodium: 785 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Sugar: 6.6 g
• Cholesterol: 133 mg