Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.
Spiced chicken with a zingy lime dressing.
Equipment: Frying pan
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tbsp fajita spice
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 avocado, diced
- Salad leaves, cherry tomatoes and red onion
- 60 g cheddar, grated
- Soured cream (sour cream) and lime (dressing)
- Coriander (cilantro)
Method
- Toss the chicken with the fajita spice and a pinch of salt.
- Heat the oil in a pan over a high heat and fry the chicken for 6 minutes, until golden and cooked through with no pink inside.
- Pile the leaves, tomatoes and red onion into bowls.
- Top with the hot chicken, avocado and grated cheddar.
- Loosen the soured cream with lime juice, drizzle over, and scatter with coriander.
Swaps and tips
Add a few black beans only if your carb allowance permits — they’re higher in carbs. A spoon of guacamole works too.
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 g | 6 g | 7 g | 35 g | 552 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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Recipe from healthshelf.org
