Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.
Sizzling chicken and peppers to build at the table.
Equipment: Large frying pan
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 700 g chicken breast or thigh, sliced
- 3 peppers
- 2 onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp fajita spice mix
- 1 tbsp oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Avocado, soured cream (sour cream) and grated cheese
- Shredded lettuce, to serve
- Salt
Method
- Toss the chicken with the fajita spice and a pinch of salt.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over a high heat and cook the chicken for 6 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Add the peppers and onions and fry for 5 minutes, until softened and charred at the edges.
- Squeeze over the lime and toss everything together.
- Set out bowls of shredded lettuce and let everyone build their own with avocado, soured cream and cheese.
Swaps and tips
Building at the table makes this a hit with children. Check the fajita spice for added sugar and starch — or make your own with paprika, cumin and oregano.
Add carbs for the family (optional)
For the family, add warm wholemeal tortilla wraps or a scoop of brown rice. Keep the on-plan version over shredded lettuce.
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 g | 15 g | 6 g | 8 g | 267 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
Recipes are AI created and editorially reviewed; kitchen testing is ongoing. Made this recipe? .
Recipe from healthshelf.org
