Description
Chicken Fajita Boats are a fresh and colorful twist on traditional fajitas, featuring juicy seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers, and onions served in crisp lettuce cups for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thin
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced thin
- 1 medium onion, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8–10 large romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, salsa, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine chicken, olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss until coated.
- Add a drizzle of oil to the hot skillet and cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook for another 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Squeeze lime juice over the cooked mixture and toss to combine.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
- Spoon the filling into crisp lettuce leaves and top with avocado, salsa, cheese, or cilantro.
Notes
- Pat the lettuce leaves dry before assembling to keep them crisp.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier version.
- Grill the chicken for extra smoky flavor.
- Store leftover filling separately and assemble fresh before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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