Fajita Lettuce Wraps
Try this lower calorie and healthier version of a Mexican classic, Fajita Lettuce Wraps. It's packed full of protein and the homemade fajita seasoning has those authentic smoky flavours which make this dish so delicious. Enjoy!
Servings: 3
Calories: 295kcal
Cost: £1.20
Ingredients
- 2 baby gem lettuces (£0.65)
- 2 chicken breasts-diced (£3.00/2)=(£1.50)
- 1 white onion (£0.09)
- 300 g frozen sliced peppers (£0.87/2)=(£0.44)
- 1 avocado (£1.12/2)=(£0.56)
- Handful of cherry tomatoes (£0.48)
- Handful of coriander, optional (£0.50)
Cupboard Essentials
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil in a mug for 30 seconds and add the fajita seasoning to the liquid.
- Dice two large chicken breasts and add them to a pan, pouring the oil mix onto the chicken and stirring.
- Gently fry the chicken with the sliced onion for 10 minutes and then add the frozen peppers to the pan.
- Meanwhile, mash the avocado and slice up the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lay out the ‘lettuce boats’ and pop the chicken/pepper mix into them. Add the avocado and tomato and pop on some coriander.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 9g