Whole30 Chicken Fajitas

Whole30 Chicken Fajitas

Spiced chicken strips with sautéed bell peppers and onion, served in crisp romaine leaves with avocado, cilantro, and lime.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine the chicken, garlic, olive oil, juice from one lime, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly and marinate for 15 minutes.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 700.0 gr Chicken Breast, 4.0 gr Chili Powder, 1.0 gr Dried Oregano, 30.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 4.0 gr Fine Salt, 9.0 gr Garlic, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Ground Cumin, 1.0 piece Lime, 2.0 gr Smoked Paprika

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl

  2. Step 2

    Slice the bell peppers and onion, then keep the prepared vegetables together for cooking.

    Ingredients used: 3.0 piece Bell Pepper, 1.0 piece Yellow Onion

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  3. Step 3

    Heat the skillet over high heat. Cook the prepared chicken mixture in two batches, turning occasionally, until browned and nearly cooked through; transfer each batch to a clean plate.

    Timer: 14 min (fixed)

    Cookware: plate, skillet, tongs

  4. Step 4

    Reduce to medium heat. Add the prepared peppers and onion, season with the remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) of salt, and cook until tender-crisp and lightly browned.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Fine Salt

    Cookware: skillet, tongs

  5. Step 5

    Return the chicken and any collected juices to the skillet. Toss with the vegetables and cook until the thickest chicken strips reach 74°C.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: plate, skillet, tongs

  6. Step 6

    Arrange the romaine leaves for serving. Fill them with the chicken and vegetables, then add the avocado and cilantro and serve with wedges from the remaining lime.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Avocado, 15.0 gr Cilantro, 1.0 piece Lime, 2.0 piece Romaine Lettuce

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, plate

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume them within 3 to 4 days.

Risk factors

  • Handling raw poultry
  • Possible cross-contamination from knives, boards, or tongs
  • Undercooked chicken

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