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Healthy 20-Minute Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps — homemade chicken fajita lettuce wraps recipe

Healthy 20-Minute Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps

A quick, low-carb, and healthy dinner option featuring seasoned chicken breasts, crisp bell peppers, and onions served in fresh butter lettuce leaves.
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Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 30ml
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 454g, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 medium red bell pepper 150g, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper 150g, sliced
  • 1 small red onion 110g, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning 8g
  • 8 large butter lettuce leaves 120g, washed and dried
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 15g, chopped
  • 1 medium avocado 150g, sliced

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Cooking and Assembly
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken strips and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.
  3. Add sliced bell peppers and red onion, then sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Sauté for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Spoon the chicken fajita mixture into the butter lettuce leaves.
  5. Top with avocado slices and chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Store leftover chicken fajita mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assemble lettuce wraps just before serving.